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

BlueSprig•Jacksonville, FL

14d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Florida Autism Center, part of the BlueSprig family of companies, is hiring compassionate, motivated Behavior Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians to provide ABA therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder in center-based and/or home-based settings. The role offers fully paid training, ongoing mentorship, and a structured career path from RBT Level 1 through Level 4 and Lead RBT, with pay increases at each level. No direct ABA experience is required. Full-time hours are scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM according to client needs; optional Saturdays are available twice per month. Hours are not guaranteed. Immediate openings are available pending successful completion of onboarding and a background check. Billable RBT client hours pay $20.00–$22.00 per hour based on experience. After BT training and before RBT certification, billable client hours pay $15.00 per hour. Non-billable training and administrative time pay $14.00 per hour. Drive time for applicable in-home sessions is paid at the state minimum wage. Candidates hired with an active RBT certification receive a $200 bonus on their first paycheck. Health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits are available to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week. The organization describes itself as a Certified Learning Organization and supports professional development through continuing education units, conferences, leadership development, research and advocacy initiatives, mentorship, and training. It provides ABA therapy services in more than 140 centers across 19 states. Employment is subject to a background check, which may include criminal history and driving record reviews in compliance with applicable laws.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain 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.

Nice To Haves

An active RBT certification at the time of hire; eligible candidates receive a $200 bonus on their first paycheck.
Direct ABA experience is not required.

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 about 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 for billable RBT hours, billable hours before RBT certification, and non-billable training and administrative time.
Fully paid training.
Company-paid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
Daily mentorship and hands-on support.
Career growth opportunities and clear advancement pathways, including pay increases across the RBT career ladder.
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 state minimum wage for applicable in-home sessions.
Continuing education units, conferences, leadership development opportunities, and ongoing mentorship and training.