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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)-Updated

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Open in 3 locations

Golden Steps ABA posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.

Massachusetts

3 open

How this pay compares

This posting states $20–$32 an hour. Open registered behavior technician jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $25 an hour, the middle half $23.50–$27, across 91 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Registered behavior technicians employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $25 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Overview

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Help children build meaningful skills, with a clinical team that supports your growth.

At Golden Steps ABA, RBTs work directly with children and families to turn individualized treatment plans into everyday progress. You’ll receive guidance from a BCBA, collaborate with your team, and have opportunities to keep developing your skills.

What You Can Expect

  • Pay: $20-32 per hour
  • Schedule: Part-time afternoon and evening hours available
  • Setting: In-home/Community
  • Training and support: Paid training, ongoing BCBA supervision, and professional development opportunities
  • Benefits: Health benefits for FT employees, PTO, Discount Tuition, Fellowship

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As an RBT, you’ll provide one-on-one ABA services to children and young adults with autism, following treatment plans developed by a BCBA. You’ll:

  • Teach communication, social, and daily living skills through individualized sessions
  • Use the treatment strategies and behavior support plans developed for each client
  • Record session data and complete documentation accurately and on time
  • Share observations and questions with your supervising BCBA
  • Participate in supervision, training, and team meetings
  • Build respectful, professional relationships with clients and families

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

  • Current RBT certification or willingness to complete RBT training and certification [if applicable to this opening]
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Clear communication, reliability, and a commitment to learning
  • Experience working with children or individuals with autism or disabilities is helpful, but not required
  • Ability to meet applicable background check requirements
  • [Driver’s license and reliable transportation, if travel to client homes is required]

Experience in childcare, education, special education, or a related field can be a strong foundation for this role.

Benefits

Why Golden Steps ABA?

You’ll be part of a team focused on quality care and continued learning. We offer BCBA guidance, training, opportunities for advancement, and [applicable PTO, health benefits, 401(k) match, and education support].

If you’re looking for hands-on work where you can make a difference and build a career in ABA, we’d like to meet you.

Apply today to join Golden Steps ABA.

Golden Steps ABA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

From Golden Steps ABA's job posting for Lawrence, MA, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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