Behavior Technician

Family of Kidz • Baldwin, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Family of Kidz is hiring center-based Behavior Technicians to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services at its Baldwin, New York center. The position provides IEP-mandated services at the center and is not insurance-based. Behavior Technicians support children and adolescents with behavioral and educational needs individually and in small groups, implementing behavior plans under the guidance of clinical supervisors and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). The role includes collecting data, helping learners develop skills, and maintaining a safe, supportive, and confidential environment.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compensation is listed as $21–$24.75 per hour, with a disclaimer that the current compensation information on the company's careers page supersedes other sources. The company describes this as a full-time opportunity with benefits. An on-site hiring event is advertised for Thursday, December 3, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the EBSS Center in Baldwin; walk-ins are welcome and RSVPs are encouraged.

Requirements

• At least six months of ABA experience working with children or adolescents with autism in a supervised setting.
• Ability to work safely and directly with individuals who may engage in challenging behaviors, including aggression, self-injury, property destruction, and elopement.
• Ability to frequently lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb and descend staircases.
• Ability to maintain varied postures—including kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting on the floor, and standing—for extended periods.
• Ability to use quick body movements and PMT techniques as indicated in a Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Passion for working with children, adolescents, families, and therapists.
• High integrity and strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with challenging behaviors.
• Enrollment in or completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in psychology, education, applied behavior analysis, or a related field.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with clinical supervisors and BCBAs to implement ABA principles and teaching procedures.
• Collect behavior and skill-acquisition data during sessions.
• Acquire and maintain the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential in accordance with BACB requirements within the first 90 days of employment.
• Use an electronic platform for data collection and graphing.
• Implement Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans as directed.
• Manage learners effectively, including following physical crisis intervention protocols, while ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information about children and families in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrate the company's core values.

Benefits

• Paid time off of approximately 25–28 days.
• 12 holidays, including winter break from December 25 through January 1.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral program.
• Professional development assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Team-building events.
• Incentive program.

What This Job Offers

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