Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) - Part Time
About The Position
Dragonfly Cares is hiring part-time Behavior Technicians/Registered Behavior Technicians to provide after-school, one-to-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children. Services are delivered in centers and clients’ homes across Nassau and Suffolk County, with a hybrid center-and-in-home setting. Technicians help children develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily-living skills while following individualized plans from a supervising BCBA. The organization provides onboarding and training, as well as ongoing support and supervision from experienced BCBAs. Applicants without BACB Registered Behavior Technician certification must obtain it within 45 days of placement on an insurance case. Online coursework and guidance are provided. The posting also advertises a $680 certification bonus, subject to the stated terms.
Requirements
- Registered Behavior Technician certification is required; those placed on an insurance case without certification must obtain it within 45 days of placement.
- Comfort working in both center-based and in-home settings.
- 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.
- Experience working with children, especially children with autism or developmental delays.
Responsibilities
- Deliver one-to-one ABA therapy with 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
- Pay of $23–$26 per hour.
- Flexible part-time scheduling, including evenings and weekends.
- Full onboarding and training, with ongoing support and supervision from experienced BCBAs.
- Free monthly in-person CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention) training and unlimited free virtual trainings on ABA strategies and other topics.
- A lead BCBA is on site at both centers every weekday.
- Referral bonuses of up to $250 per qualified referral.
- A $680 bonus upon completing RBT certification, paid with the first paycheck as an RBT; the posting also states the RBT bonus is contingent on becoming an RBT and working for six months for 10–15 hours weekly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
