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

BlueSprig•Portland, OR

21d•$17 - $25

About The Position

Florida Autism Center, part of the BlueSprig family of companies, is hiring compassionate, motivated individuals who enjoy working with children and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with autism. The role provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in center-based and/or home-based settings, helping children develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills. Technicians work one-on-one or in small groups, collect data and document client progress, and communicate with families, supervisors, and team members. No ABA experience is required. The company provides fully paid training, company-paid RBT certification, hands-on mentorship, daily support from on-site BCBAs, and ongoing professional development. Career progression includes RBT Levels 1–4 and Lead RBT, with pay increases at each level. This is a full-time position with availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. Optional Saturdays may be available twice per month based on client needs. Hours vary according to client needs and scheduling and are not guaranteed. Centralized scheduling is used to maximize hours and provide consistency across client opportunities. Immediate openings are available pending onboarding and a successful background check. Pay is $22.00–$23.00 per hour for billable RBT hours, based on experience, with a stated top range of $25.00 for Lead RBT plus $2.00 in tenure at max. Pay is $18.00 per hour for billable client hours after BT training and before RBT certification, and $17.00 per hour for non-billable training and administrative time. An employee hired with an active RBT certification receives a $200 bonus on the first paycheck. Applicable in-home sessions include paid drive time at the state minimum wage. The position requires a background check, which may include criminal history and driving record reviews in compliance with applicable laws. BlueSprig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states its commitment to an inclusive and equitable workplace.

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 lbs. and frequently sit, stand, crouch, and get on and off the floor.
Complete onboarding and successfully pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

An active RBT certification at hire; a $200 first-paycheck bonus is offered for this qualification.
Prior experience, which may affect the pay rate for billable RBT hours.

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.
Fully paid training and company-paid RBT certification.
Dedicated on-site BCBA support, daily mentorship, and professional development.
Career advancement through RBT Levels 1–4 and Lead RBT, with pay increases at each level.
Opportunities for continuing education (CEUs), conferences, leadership development, research, and advocacy.