Behavior Technician - BT - Part-Time
About The Position
ABA Centers of Rhode Island is hiring a part-time Behavior Technician (BT) in Providence, Rhode Island. The role provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to individuals with autism in homes, schools, communities, clinics, or other venues according to client needs. Behavior Technicians teach communication, social, and daily living skills while implementing individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision. They collect and document session data, collaborate with BCBAs, colleagues, and families, participate in team meetings and training, and assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed. BTs complete a paid 40-hour training program over two consecutive weeks at the same rate of pay, followed by hands-on precepting, and must pass the RBT exam within 45 days. Training availability is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The listed BT starting rate is $21.25 per hour; final compensation depends on experience, training, and education. The required schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with potential Saturday shifts from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. ABA Centers describes itself as a rapidly growing provider of autism care focused on high-quality, compassionate care and measurable outcomes. It offers career development through a structured Level Up program, an apprenticeship program with training and supervision hours, paid RBT training, professional development for certification, mentorship toward BCBA certification, and a full-tuition scholarship opportunity at a designated university for a master's degree in ABA.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Availability during mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and insurance.
- Ability to pass background checks and drug screening and to undergo a driving record review.
- For BTs: complete a paid 40-hour training program over two consecutive weeks, followed by hands-on precepting, and pass the RBT exam within 45 days.
- Availability for training Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in childcare, education, or related fields.
- Experience working with children or adolescents.
- Prior exposure to ABA services.
Responsibilities
- Deliver ABA therapy in homes, schools, communities, clinics, or other venues according to client needs.
- Teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
- Implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision.
- Collect, organize, and accurately document session data.
- Work closely with BCBAs, team members, and families.
- Participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
- Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k) with up to 3% employer match.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Performance bonus potential.
- Structured Level Up career advancement, with a $1-per-hour pay increase at each level upon competency completion.
- Apprenticeship program with training and supervision hours provided.
- Full-tuition scholarship opportunity at a designated university to pursue a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Professional development opportunities for certification.
- Paid RBT training.
- Mentorship toward BCBA certification.
- $500 RBT referral bonus.
- $5,000 BCBA referral bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
