Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) - Part Time

Dragonfly Cares • Melville, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Dragonfly Cares is seeking compassionate, reliable Behavior Technicians/Registered Behavior Technicians to provide after-school, one-to-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children. The role helps children develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily-living skills in a positive, engaging environment. Services are delivered in a center and in clients’ homes across Long Island. The position is part-time, with flexible afternoon and weekend scheduling, and pays $23–$26 per hour. The opening is immediate.

The organization provides onboarding and training, plus ongoing support and supervision from experienced BCBAs. Candidates who do not 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, and a $700 bonus for completing certification after working six months as an RBT for an average of 10–15 hours per week.

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 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

• Free monthly in-person Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) training.
• Unlimited free virtual trainings on ABA strategies and other topics.
• Ongoing support and supervision from experienced BCBAs; a lead BCBA is on site at both centers every weekday.
• Referral bonuses of up to $250 for each qualified referral.
• $700 bonus for completing RBT certification and then working six months as an RBT for an average of 10–15 hours per week.
• Flexible part-time scheduling designed to fit around school or another job.

What This Job Offers

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