What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Behavior Technician position at Vista Autism Services?
Empower Potential. Transform Lives. Build Your Career with Vista Autism Services.
Now hiring in Middletown and Camp Hill!
Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential? At Vista Autism Services, you’ll do more than deliver therapy—you’ll make a lasting difference. As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), you’ll provide one-on-one, play-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism, helping them build essential communication, social, and daily living skills in a caring, team-centered environment.
Vista Autism Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with autism and their families through compassionate, evidence-based support. From early intervention through adulthood, our programs are designed to help every person we serve discover that unique potential is within reach.
When you join Vista, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay starting at $41,600–$42,600 annually.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off and holidays to support work-life balance.
- Consistent weekday schedule (Monday–Friday) — no evenings or weekends required.
- Paid training and professional development, including support for maintaining or earning your RBT certification and reimbursing exam fees.
- Career advancement opportunities toward Lead RBT, BCaBA, or BCBA roles.
- A supportive, mission-driven culture where teamwork, compassion, and growth are celebrated.
Whether you’re beginning your career or continuing to grow in the field of ABA, Vista offers the training, stability, and encouragement you need to succeed. Here, your work truly matters—and so do you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Delivers direct ABA treatment to clients using prepared intervention and effective strategies
- States ideas for session plans to ensure sufficient variability for client engagement and progress
- Collects, documents, and reviews information to monitor and inform client progress
- Organizes and maintains environment necessary for delivery of effective treatment
- Reports activities and progress toward meeting essential functions and other identified goals regularly and accurately
- Communicates and works collaboratively with other staff and attends meetings, as appropriate and assigned
- Familiarizes self with most recent research/practice in ABA and early intervention
- Engages in all required behaviors and upholds responsibilities as outlined by the credentialling authority of the RBT certificate
- Performs other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following positions or frequent movements are typical of the job: sitting, standing, running, bending, reaching, crawling, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, kneeling, typing, and walking or moving throughout the office, often for extended periods of the workday.
This position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements may change frequently. The ability to perform a variety of duties, make judgments, and work under high levels of stress is required. This position is subject to indoor environmental conditions.
EXPECTED SCHEDULE
This is a year-round, full-time position. Day and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education and/or training in early childhood issues
- At least one year experience (preferred) delivering ABA services to an autism population
- Holds a valid Registered Behavior Technician certification
- Minimum High School Diploma/GED, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Early Start Denver Model and Precision Teaching experience preferred
- Successful completion of Vista’s crisis intervention training required
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Implements principles of ABA when supporting individuals with Autism
- Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills
- Effectively manages multiple priorities and deadlines
- Objective decision making
- Attention to detail for data transfer and other documentation requirements
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Approaches problem solving in positive manner
- Demonstrates an understanding of effective teaming
Monday-Friday
Salary : $41,600 - $42,600