Behavioral Technician
About The Position
Firefly Autism is seeking Center-Based Registered Behavior Technicians to work at its Lakewood, Colorado facility, supporting learners ages 36 months to 21 years. The role provides individualized, 1:1 support grounded in trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity. Technicians are integrated into an interdisciplinary team of RBTs, BCBAs, and RSPs, with ongoing collaboration and support. They pair with clients and manage a small caseload of approximately 4–5 learners. The position includes a comprehensive training program using a three-tier model: observing, role-playing, and implementing, with guidance from an experienced RBT trainer and/or BCBA. Firefly Autism emphasizes safety, teamwork, professional growth, and a supportive environment for learners and staff. Its person-centered approach to ABA draws on assent-based and values-based practices and individualized behavioral plans and instructional goals developed in collaboration with families and other providers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Billable and non-billable hours are paid at the same base rate. Firefly Autism describes itself as a nonprofit founded in 2003 and highlights employee training, development, inclusion, and career growth.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have a bachelor's degree or four years of experience working with children. Examples include babysitting, daycare, camp counseling, or tutoring.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 support to clients.
- Pair with clients and manage a small caseload of approximately 4–5 learners.
- Support learners in pursuing adaptive goals and individual learning objectives.
- Work collaboratively with RBTs, BCBAs, RSPs, families, and other providers.
- Foster a safe and supportive environment for learners and staff.
- Participate in the structured training program, including observing, role-playing, and implementing.
Benefits
- Daily support and supervision by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Team support, clinical and family collaboration, and increasing individual autonomy.
- Small, manageable caseload.
- Up to 14 days of vacation in the first year, increasing with tenure.
- Up to 12 paid federal holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage; the company shares 50% of elected employee premiums and 25% of dependent premiums.
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, with the ability to enroll in additional coverage at minimal cost.
- 401(k) match.
- Employee assistance and discount programs.
- Three-day fall break, creating a five-day weekend.
- Two-week winter break.
- Company-sponsored annual events and park days.
- Education reimbursement for learning and development.
- Train-the-Trainer bonus.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Internal growth opportunities.
- Paid birthday off.
- Free professional crisis management (PCM) and RBT certification training.
- Continuing education and growth opportunities, including discounted tuition partnerships with Capella University and Purdue Global University.
- Supervision toward BCBA candidacy and built-in mentorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
