Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) - Part Time
About The Position
Dragonfly Cares is hiring compassionate, reliable Behavior Technicians/Registered Behavior Technicians to deliver after-school, one-to-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children. Services are provided at centers and in clients’ homes across Nassau and Suffolk County, with a hybrid setting possible. Technicians help children develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily-living skills in a positive, engaging environment, following individualized plans developed by a supervising BCBA. The organization provides onboarding, training, ongoing support, and supervision from experienced BCBAs. Applicants who do not already hold Registered Behavior Technician certification through the BACB must obtain it within 45 days of placement on an insurance case. Dragonfly Cares offers online courses and guidance for certification. The posting also describes an RBT certification bonus and other referral and training benefits.
Requirements
- Registered Behavior Technician 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 working with children, especially children with autism or developmental delays, is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Deliver one-to-one ABA therapy to children according to 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
- Competitive pay of $23–$26 per hour.
- Flexible part-time scheduling, including evenings and weekends.
- Free monthly in-person CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention) training and unlimited free virtual trainings on ABA strategies and other topics.
- Ongoing support, with a lead BCBA on site at both centers every weekday.
- Referral bonuses of up to $250 for each qualified referral.
- A $680 bonus for completing RBT certification with Dragonfly Cares, paid with the first paycheck as an RBT.
- An RBT bonus is also mentioned for becoming an RBT and working for six months at 10–15 hours per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
