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

BlueSprig•Lithia, FL

18d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Florida Autism Center, part of the BlueSprig family of companies, is hiring Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to provide ABA therapy to children with autism spectrum disorders. The role may be based in a center and/or clients’ homes, with one-on-one and small-group sessions. No prior ABA experience is required; the company provides paid training, RBT certification support, daily mentorship, and on-site BCBA guidance. This is a full-time position. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with hours varying according to client needs and scheduling. Optional Saturday work is available twice per month based on client needs, and hours are not guaranteed. Immediate openings are available pending successful completion of onboarding and a background check. Pay is $20–$22 per billable hour for RBTs, based on experience. After BT training but before RBT certification, pay is $15 per billable client hour. Non-billable training and administrative time is paid at $14 per hour. Drive time for applicable in-home sessions is paid at the state minimum wage. Employees hired with an active RBT certification receive a $200 bonus on their first paycheck. The company describes career advancement through a structured RBT Career Path Program, including RBT Levels 1–4 and Lead RBT, with pay increases at each level. BlueSprig also offers continuing education, conferences, leadership development, research and advocacy initiatives, and ongoing mentorship and training.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have reliable attendance and punctuality.
Have reliable transportation.
Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Be comfortable sitting, standing, crouching, and getting on and off the floor frequently.
Have a Florida driver license before the end of training.
Complete fingerprinting required for Florida Medicaid.
Complete onboarding and a 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

Fully paid training.
Company-paid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
Daily mentorship and hands-on support.
Career growth opportunities and clear advancement pathways.
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.
Block scheduling through a centralized scheduling team.
Dedicated on-site BCBA support.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs), conferences, leadership development opportunities, research and advocacy initiatives, ongoing mentorship and training.