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

BlueSprig•Lehigh Acres, FL

20d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Florida Autism Center, part of the BlueSprig family of companies, is hiring compassionate, motivated individuals who enjoy working with children to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and support children with autism. The role provides services in center-based and/or home-based settings, working one-on-one or in small groups to help clients develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills. No ABA experience is required; paid training, RBT certification, hands-on mentorship, and ongoing support are provided. This is a full-time position with availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. Optional Saturday work 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 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 hours as an RBT, based on experience, with a stated top range of $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; non-billable training and administrative time is paid at $15.00 per hour. An employee hired with an active RBT certification receives a $200 bonus on the first paycheck.

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 required Florida Medicaid fingerprinting.
Complete a background check, which may include criminal history and driving record reviews.

Nice To Haves

An active RBT certification at hire; eligible hires receive a $200 bonus on their 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

Fully paid training and company-paid RBT certification.
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 state minimum wage for applicable in-home sessions.
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 (CEUs), conferences, leadership development, research, advocacy, and ongoing mentorship.