Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

BlueSprig•Lutz, FL

17h•$20 - $22

About The Position

Florida Autism Center, part of the BlueSprig family of companies, is hiring a full-time Behavior Technician or Registered Behavior Technician to provide ABA therapy to children with autism spectrum disorders in center-based and/or home-based settings. The role involves teaching communication, social, behavioral, and self-help skills, working one-on-one or in small groups, collecting and recording progress data, sharing updates on treatment goals, and collaborating with families and colleagues. No direct ABA experience is required. The employer provides fully paid training, ongoing mentorship, hands-on clinical support from an on-site BCBA, and company-paid RBT certification. A structured career path offers advancement through RBT Levels 1–4 and Lead RBT, with pay increases at each level. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; hours vary according to client needs and are not guaranteed. Optional Saturdays may be available twice per month. Immediate openings are available pending successful completion of onboarding and a background check.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
Have reliable transportation.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Be comfortable sitting, standing, crouching, and getting on and off the floor frequently.
Have a passion for helping children and families.
Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
Obtain a Florida Driver License before the end of training.
Complete fingerprinting required for Florida Medicaid.
Complete onboarding and pass the required background check, which may include criminal history and driving record reviews.

Nice To Haves

An active RBT certification at the time of hire; eligible candidates receive a $200 bonus on their first paycheck.

Responsibilities

Provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in center-based and/or home-based settings.
Teach communication, social, behavioral, and self-help skills to children with autism.
Work one-on-one or in small group settings with clients.
Collect and record data to track client progress.
Provide written and verbal updates regarding treatment goals and progress.
Collaborate with families, supervisors, and team members.
Attend trainings, meetings, and workshops for continued professional development.
Follow company policies, confidentiality requirements, and mandated reporting standards.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay: $19.50–$21.50 for billable RBT hours, based on experience; $16.00 per billable client hour after BT training and before RBT certification; and $15.00 per hour for non-billable training and administrative time.
Fully paid training; no experience required.
Company-paid Registered Behavior Technician certification.
Daily mentorship and hands-on support.
Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness programs for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
401(k) with company match.
PTO and paid holidays, including three floating holidays.
Tuition discount opportunities through Capella University.
Daily Pay, allowing employees to choose when they get paid.
Paid drive time at the state minimum wage for applicable in-home sessions.
Career growth opportunities and advancement pathways, with pay increases at each RBT level.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs), conferences, leadership development opportunities, research and advocacy initiatives, and ongoing mentorship and training.