Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) - Part Time
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 supports children in building communication, social, behavioral, and daily-living skills in a positive, engaging environment. Services are delivered in centers and clients’ homes across Nassau and Suffolk County. The position is suitable for students, recent graduates, and people beginning a career in behavioral health. Dragonfly Cares provides onboarding and training, ongoing support and supervision from experienced BCBAs, and guidance toward Registered Behavior Technician certification. Candidates without BACB RBT certification who are placed on an insurance case must become certified within 45 days of placement. A $680 certification bonus is described as payable with the first paycheck as an RBT; the posting also notes an RBT bonus upon becoming an RBT and working for six months at 10–15 hours per week.
Requirements
- Registered Behavior Technician certification is listed as required.
- 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.
- Candidates without BACB RBT certification who are placed on an insurance case must obtain certification within 45 days of placement.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, or a related field; preferred but not required.
- Experience working with children, especially children with autism or developmental delays.
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 strong, 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.
- Free monthly in-person CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention) training and 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.
- $680 RBT certification bonus, subject to the conditions described in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
