Behavioral Technician

Alta Vista Center for Autism•Lakewood, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Firefly Autism is hiring Center-Based Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to work at its Lakewood, Colorado facility, supporting learners from 36 months to 21 years of age. The role provides individualized, 1:1 support grounded in trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity. RBTs work as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes other RBTs, Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and RSPs, with daily support and supervision. After structured training, technicians pair with clients and manage a small caseload of approximately 4–5 learners. Training follows a three-tier learning model: observing, role-playing, and implementing, with guidance from an experienced RBT trainer and/or BCBA. Firefly Autism emphasizes safety, teamwork, client success, and a supportive environment for learners and staff. Its broader approach uses individualized behavioral plans and instructional goals based on clients’ interests, values, and support needs, incorporating assent-based and values-based practices. 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. The organization provides training in professional crisis management and RBT certification, continuing education and growth opportunities, supervision toward BCBA candidacy, and mentorship.

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 learners ages 36 months to 21 years.
Implement individualized programming and behavioral plans using trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, assent-based, and values-based practices.
Pair with clients and manage a caseload of approximately 4–5 learners.
Collaborate with fellow RBTs, BCBAs, RSPs, families, and other providers.
Support clients in working toward adaptive goals and individual learning objectives.
Help foster a safe and supportive environment for learners and staff.

Benefits

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 premiums and 25% of dependent premiums.
Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, with the option 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 training in professional crisis management and RBT certification.
Continuing education and growth opportunities, including discounted tuition rates through partnerships with Capella University and Purdue Global University.
Supervision toward BCBA candidacy and mentorship.