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Helping Hands Family
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Autism ABA Therapist - (RBT) - Pleasant Hills

BCBANo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$19-$22/hr

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

Passionate RBTs Wanted! Unlock Your Career Growth in Just 6 Months

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with autism? Join us as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at Helping Hands Family (HHF) and provide personalized, play-based ABA therapy to help children reach their developmental milestones.

What You'll Be Doing

» Provide 1-on-1 direct care to children with autism in clinics, at home, or in the community.

» Teach daily living and social skills using evidence-based treatments and positive reinforcement.

» Implement therapy sessions designed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

» Accurately collect behavior data and collaborate with your team to support each child's progress.

We're Looking for Someone With

  • A high school diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor’s degree in a human services area preferred).
  • Comfort working with children.
  • The ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, running, and lifting (up to 50 pounds).
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with clients' families.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Willingness to complete company-provided RBT training and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire.

At Helping Hands Family, we offer

» 20% pay differential for client facing sessions that go past 6 pm or for Saturday sessions.

» Comprehensive, paid RBT training and exam.

» Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement.

» Paid vacation, holidays, and family leave.

» Health, dental, and vision insurance.

» 401K with employer match.

» Employee referral program up to $3,000.

» Opportunities for career advancement: HHF Fellowship program to support aspiring BCBAs & RBT Rise development program including built-in pay increases.

» Tuition discounts from university partners.

If you're considering a career in healthcare, teaching, or any role working with children, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to join a team committed to celebrating differences and helping everyone reach their highest potential.

  • HHFRBT
  • Helping Hands Family Base Salary Range
  • $19—$22 USD

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Now!

Helping Hands Family (HHF) is Great Place to Work Certified™ in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. We are a top-rated ABA provider dedicated to a supportive and inclusive culture. We offer rewarding work experiences, including making a lasting impact on children’s lives.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. This includes Social Security and identity verification, reference checks, criminal history check, fingerprint screening, and any other relevant checks to ensure the safety and well-being of the children we serve. All new hires must complete E-Verify as required by USCIS. HHF does not provide immigration sponsorship for any roles at this time.

Helping Hands Family is dedicated to a supportive, inclusive culture. From growing our team to the client treatment plans, we have committed to celebrating differences and helping everyone reach their highest potential. HHF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1-on-1 direct ABA therapy to children with autism in various settings to help them reach developmental milestones. Implement treatment plans designed by a BCBA while accurately collecting behavior data and collaborating with the care team.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds. Applicants must be willing to complete company-provided RBT training and pass the certification exam within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Behavior data collectionDaily living skills trainingSocial skills trainingEvidence-based treatment

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Helping Hands Family

Hospitals and Health Care
King of Prussia, PA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

20% pay differential for sessions after 6pm or Saturdays
Paid RBT training and exam
Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
Paid vacation, holidays, and family leave
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401K with employer match
Employee referral program up to $3,000
Career advancement opportunities (HHF Fellowship, RBT Rise)