Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) - Part Time

Dragonfly Cares • Brentwood, 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 in center-based and in-home settings across Nassau and Suffolk County. The role supports children in developing communication, social, behavioral, and daily-living skills through positive, engaging sessions. Candidates receive onboarding and training, along with ongoing support and supervision from experienced BCBAs.

Candidates who do not hold BACB Registered Behavior Technician certification will be required to obtain it within 45 days of placement on an insurance case. Dragonfly Cares offers online courses and guidance through the certification process. A certification bonus is described in the posting, with different conditions stated: $680 upon completing certification, paid with the first paycheck as an RBT; elsewhere, an RBT bonus is described as available after working for six months at 10–15 hours per week.

This is a part-time position with flexible afternoon/evening and weekend scheduling. The listed pay rate is $23–$26 per hour. The posting describes the role as an immediate opening.

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 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 is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with children, especially children with autism or developmental delays.

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.
• Onboarding, training, and ongoing support and supervision from experienced BCBAs.
• Free monthly in-person CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention) training.
• Unlimited free virtual training on ABA strategies and other topics.
• A lead BCBA is on site at both centers every weekday.
• Referral bonuses of up to $250 for each qualified referral.
• RBT certification bonus described as $680 upon certification, paid with the first paycheck as an RBT; the posting also states an RBT bonus is available after six months working 10–15 hours weekly.

What This Job Offers

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