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

BlueSprig•Temple Terrace, FL

19d•$15 - $23

About The Position

Florida Autism Center, part of the BlueSprig family of companies, is hiring compassionate, motivated individuals who enjoy working with children to support children with autism. No ABA experience is required; the company provides paid training, RBT certification, hands-on mentorship, and ongoing support. The position provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in center-based and/or home-based settings, helping children develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills. Work may be one-on-one or in small groups. This is a full-time position with availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. Optional Saturdays may be scheduled twice per month based on client needs. Hours vary according to client needs and scheduling and are not guaranteed. Centralized scheduling is intended to maximize hours and provide consistency through multiple client opportunities. Immediate openings are available, pending onboarding and a successful background check. Pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour for billable RBT hours, based on experience; the stated top range is $23.00 for Lead RBT plus $2.00 in tenure at maximum. Billable client hours after BT training and before RBT certification are paid at $16.00 per hour, and non-billable training and administrative time is paid at $15.00 per hour. An employee with an active RBT certification at hire receives a $200 bonus on the first paycheck. Paid drive time at the state minimum wage applies to applicable in-home sessions. The role requires being at least 18 years old, a high school diploma or equivalent, reliable transportation, and the ability to obtain a Florida driver's license before completing training. Florida Medicaid fingerprinting and a background check are required. The position involves lifting up to 50 pounds and frequently sitting, standing, crouching, and getting on and off the floor. BlueSprig describes opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, conferences, leadership development, research, advocacy, and mentorship. The company states that its core values include teamwork, compassion, inclusion, innovation, and problem-solving.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have reliable transportation and demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
Have strong communication and teamwork skills and a passion for helping children.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently sit, stand, crouch, and get on and off the floor.
Obtain a Florida driver's license before completing training.
Complete Florida Medicaid fingerprinting.
Complete the required background check; it may include criminal history and driving record reviews.
No ABA experience is required.

Nice To Haves

An active RBT certification at hire qualifies for a $200 bonus on the first paycheck.

Responsibilities

Provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in center-based and/or home-based settings.
Help children develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills.
Work one-on-one or in small groups with clients.
Collect data and document client progress.
Communicate with families, supervisors, and team members.
Participate in training and professional development.
Follow company policies, confidentiality requirements, and mandated reporting standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
401(k) with company match.
PTO, paid holidays, and three floating holidays.
Daily Pay, allowing employees to choose when they get paid.
Tuition discounts through Capella University.
Paid drive time at the state minimum wage for applicable in-home sessions.
Paid training and company-paid RBT certification.
Career advancement through RBT Levels 1–4 and Lead RBT, with pay increases at each level.
Dedicated on-site BCBA support, daily mentorship, and professional development.
Opportunities for continuing education, conferences, leadership development, research, and advocacy.