Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) - Part Time

Dragonfly Cares • Smithtown, NY

3d • $23 - $26

About The Position

Dragonfly Cares is seeking compassionate, reliable Behavior Technicians/Registered Behavior Technicians (BTs/RBTs) to provide after-school, one-to-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children. The work takes place in centers and clients’ homes in Nassau and Suffolk County, with a hybrid combination of center-based and in-home services. Technicians help children build communication, social, behavioral, and daily-living skills in a positive, engaging environment, following individualized plans from a supervising BCBA.

The role is suitable for students, recent graduates, and people starting out in behavioral health. Dragonfly Cares provides onboarding, training, and ongoing support and supervision from experienced BCBAs. Candidates who do not already hold the BACB Registered Behavior Technician certification must obtain it within 45 days of placement on an insurance case. Online courses and guidance are provided. The posting also describes a $680 certification bonus, subject to the stated RBT-related conditions.

This is a part-time position with flexible afternoon scheduling, including evenings and weekends. The stated pay rate is $23–$26 per hour. The position is an immediate opening. Dragonfly Cares provides equal employment opportunities without regard to protected status.

Requirements

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification is required; candidates without certification must obtain it within 45 days of placement on an insurance case.
• Comfort working in both a center and an in-home setting.
• Excellent communication skills, patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others.
• Reliable transportation to the center and clients’ homes.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Experience with children, especially children with autism or developmental delays, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one ABA therapy to children, following individualized plans from a supervising BCBA.
• Collect and record behavioral data to track progress and guide treatment decisions.
• Build positive relationships with children and their families.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation that meets clinical and insurance standards.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing training to develop clinical skills.

Benefits

• $23–$26 per hour.
• Flexible part-time scheduling, including evenings and weekends.
• Free monthly in-person CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention) training.
• Unlimited free virtual training on ABA strategies and other topics.
• On-site lead BCBA at both centers every weekday for support.
• Referral bonuses of up to $250 per qualified referral.
• A $680 RBT certification bonus, described as paid with the first paycheck as an RBT; the posting also states the bonus is upon becoming an RBT and working for six months for 10–15 hours weekly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed