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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for new rbt in Scranton, PA is $23.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.80 and $25.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)?

Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are paraprofessionals certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) to implement behavior intervention plans designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). RBTs primarily work with individuals with autism and other developmental disorders, helping them develop social, communication, and life skills. They collect data, follow strict protocols, and provide direct therapy under supervision. Becoming an RBT requires completing specific training, passing a competency assessment, and maintaining certification through ongoing supervision and continuing education.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a new Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)?

To thrive as a new Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), you need a high school diploma, completion of 40 hours of training, and passing the RBT certification exam to demonstrate foundational knowledge in applied behavior analysis (ABA). Familiarity with data collection tools, behavior intervention plans, and clinical recording systems is essential. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to follow instructions precisely are crucial soft skills for working effectively with clients and supervising BCBAs. These skills and qualifications are vital for delivering consistent, effective behavioral interventions and ensuring client progress and safety.

What are common challenges new Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) face during their first months on the job?

New RBTs often encounter challenges such as adapting to diverse client needs, mastering data collection methods, and effectively implementing behavior intervention plans. Building rapport with clients and maintaining consistent communication with supervising Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) are also key hurdles. However, most organizations provide ongoing training, mentorship, and team support to help new RBTs develop confidence and competence in their daily responsibilities.

What is the difference between New Rbt vs Rbt?

AspectNew RbtRbt
CertificationsRequires RBT certification or in progressMust have RBT certification
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised settingsSupervised clinical or educational settings
Employer & IndustryBehavior analysis agencies, schoolsBehavior analysis agencies, schools

Both New Rbt and Rbt roles are involved in providing behavioral support, with the main difference being that New Rbt may be in the process of obtaining certification or just starting out, while Rbt typically has the certification completed and is fully qualified to work independently under supervision.

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Infographic showing various New Rbt job openings in Scranton, PA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,573 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

RBT Trainer - Pittston

Helping Hands Family

Pittston, PA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee and lead clinical trainings for team members to uphold quality standards.

  • Maintain a direct RBT client caseload of 15 hours per week and implement treatment plan goals and interventions.

  • Support staff training, including new hire onboarding, retraining, and ongoing education under supervision.

Helping Hands Family rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

141st of 246 rated social care providers

Job description

Our RBT Trainer directly contributes to our mission of making autism services personal by overseeing and leading clinical trainings for team members to uphold our standards of quality. This team member will also:

 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain a direct RBT client caseload of 15 hours per week
    • Establish & maintain a therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the client of social
    • Prompting safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving
    • Fading prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent
    • Increasing the frequency and/or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations).
    • Accurately collecting data on current programming, including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval-based
    • Following the treatment plan goals and interventions using sound judgment and seek out appropriate consultation, as
    • Participating in conducting behavior analytic assessment of clients, with BCBA direction and supervision
    • Maintaining the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code of the BACB for RBTs
    • Maintaining client dignity and avoid dual relationships with clients and their families
  • Implement new hire training in Applied Behavior Analysis principles and related systems
  • Implement retraining to clinics or staff as deemed necessary via program evaluations or at the request of the Clinical Director(s)
  • Implement monthly CPR and/or Safety Care training
  • Support new hire staff through the RBT certification process
  • Provide staff support with Learning Management System(s)
  • Assist in building out and/or creating new trainings under the direction of the Director of Quality and Education
  • Provide a combination of remote and in-person trainings at the clinical sites
  • Work with the Director of Quality and Education to continue to evolve, improve, and enhance the Helping Hands Family training program
  • Ensure all trainings meet the BACB task list or requirements per the roles
  • If a new-hire cohort is not assigned to the Trainer's site during an onboarding cycle, the RBT Trainer will be available as "float" staff in their home clinic during open time slots.
  • All other duties assigned

 Skills and Competencies:

  • Passion for making a difference in the lives of our clients and team
  • Valid RBT or BCaBA Certification
  • 3+ years in the field of ABA, with 1+ years experience leading
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Confident communication skills for interactions and trainings of Team
  • Ability to explain technical aspects of ABA in non-technical ways to facilitate
  • Ability to travel within assigned area:
    • Expectation to be at a clinical site daily, although some remote work will be permitted

 Personality: A successful Team Member will be...

  •  Detail-oriented & highly organized
  • Communicative & collaborative
  • Committed to purposeful care
  • Ambition to grow with the company
  • Supportive

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