Behavior Technician - BT - Full-Time

ICBD•Stamford, CT

21d•$22 - $25

About The Position

ABA Centers of Connecticut is hiring Behavior Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians to deliver Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and support meaningful outcomes for individuals with autism and their families. Services may be provided in clients’ homes, schools, communities, clinics, or other venues according to client needs. Technicians teach communication, social, and daily living skills and implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision. They collect and document session data, collaborate with BCBAs, colleagues, and families, participate in team meetings and ongoing training, and assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed. The organization offers paid training, mentorship, and career development. 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. RBTs must hold active certification in good standing and complete one week of paid training followed by precepting. Training availability is required Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Starting rates are $22.25 per hour for BTs and $24.60 per hour for RBTs; final compensation depends on experience, training, and education. The posting lists both full-time and part-time roles. Full-time employee benefits are specified separately.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of relevant experience, including internships or related roles.
Availability during mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance.
Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and driving record review.
BT: Complete a paid 40-hour training program over two consecutive weeks, followed by hands-on precepting, and pass the RBT exam within 45 days.
RBT: Active certification in good standing.
BT/RBT: 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 based on 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

Career advancement through the Level Up Program, with $1 per hour increases at Levels 2 and 3 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.
For full-time employees: 21 paid days off (15 PTO days increasing with tenure and 6 paid holidays).
For full-time employees: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
For full-time employees: Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and GAP Plan coverage.
For full-time employees: 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
For full-time employees: 100% employer-paid maternity/paternity leave for up to 5 weeks.
EAP with unlimited 24/7 counseling, BeyondMed wellness and elective healthcare discounts, PerkSpot brand discounts, Nationwide pet insurance, and On the GoGa wellbeing hub.
Mileage reimbursement.
Performance bonus potential.
Referral bonuses for BCBAs and RBTs.