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 developing communication, social, behavioral, and daily-living skills in a positive, engaging environment. Services are delivered in center-based and in-home settings, with a hybrid arrangement across Nassau and Suffolk County. The organization provides onboarding, training, and ongoing support and supervision from experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Candidates who do not already hold BACB Registered Behavior Technician certification must become RBT-certified within 45 days of placement on an insurance case. Dragonfly Cares offers online courses and certification guidance, and describes an RBT certification bonus subject to the stated conditions.
Requirements
- Registered Behavior Technician certification is required; candidates placed on an insurance case who do not hold 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 is preferred but not required.
- Experience 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
- $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 for each qualified referral.
- A $680 RBT certification bonus, described as paid with the first paycheck as an RBT; the posting also states the bonus is upon becoming an RBT and working for 6 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
