Behavior Technician

Simply Innovative Therapies; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-going Supervision

Paid Sick Time

BCBA/LBA License hour supervision

Flexible schedule

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Simply Innovative Therapies in Long Island seeks Behavior Technicians to provide after-school, in-home ABA services to children and adolescents. You will work one-on-one with learners under the supervision of a BCBA or CBAA to implement individualized treatment plans.

Role focuses on developing communication, social, daily living, independence, and behavior-regulation skills. Prior ABA experience is preferred, but training is available for newcomers.

Qualifications

• A current RBT certification is preferred for the job.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavior challenges preferred but not required.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and observational skills; ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols; proficient in data collection and basic computer skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in helping individuals improve their quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment protocols under supervision of a BCBA or CBAA.
• Provide one-on-one ABA services in the learner's home during after-school and evening hours.
• Implement evidence-based teaching strategies such as NET and DTT, with prompting and reinforcement.
• Follow prescribed antecedent strategies and replacement-skill programs.
• Accurately collect and record data on learner performance and target behaviors.
• Complete session notes and progress documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in ongoing supervision, training, and performance feedback.
• Maintain professional communication with caregivers and treatment team.
• Support generalization of skills across people, activities, and environments.
• Adhere to ethical standards, confidentiality, and agency policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Observational skills

Data collection

Basic computer skills

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RBT certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking Behavior Technicians (BTs) to provide after-school, in-home ABA services to children and adolescents throughout Long Island. Behavior Technicians work directly with learners to implement individualized treatment plans under the ongoing supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Certified Behavior Analyst Assistant (CBAA).

BTs support learners in developing functional skills in areas such as communication, social interaction, daily living, independence, and behavior regulation. Responsibilities include implementing skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction programs, collecting accurate data, and documenting learner progress.

Previous ABA experience is preferred but not required. For qualified candidates who are new to the field, we provide training and support to help you develop the skills needed to succeed in the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Treatment Plans: Follow individualized treatment protocols, behavior intervention plans, and skill-acquisition programs developed and overseen by a BCBA or CBAA.
• Provide Direct ABA Services: Work one-on-one with learners in their homes during after-school and evening hours to increase functional skills and reduce behaviors that interfere with learning and independence.
• Skill Acquisition: Implement evidence-based teaching strategies, including Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), prompting and prompt fading, reinforcement, and other individualized teaching procedures.
• Behavior Support: Implement prescribed antecedent strategies, replacement-skill programs, reinforcement procedures, and behavior-reduction protocols consistently and safely.
• Data Collection: Accurately collect and record data on learner performance, skill acquisition, and target behaviors in accordance with the treatment plan.
• Documentation: Complete session notes, progress documentation, incident reports, and other required records accurately and within established timelines.
• Supervision and Training: Participate in ongoing supervision, training, modeling, and performance feedback provided by a BCBA or CBAA.
• Caregiver and Team Communication: Maintain professional communication with supervisors, caregivers, and other members of the learner's treatment team while remaining within the BT scope of practice.
• Generalization: Support learners in using acquired skills across people, activities, routines, and natural home and community environments.
• Professional and Ethical Conduct: Maintain learner dignity, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards while following all agency policies and applicable professional requirements.

Qualifications

• Certification: A current RBT certification is preferred forthe job. (WE CAN HELP CERTIFY)
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: Prior experience working with individualswith developmental disabilities or behavior challenges ispreferred, but not required.
• Background: Able to pass a background check
• Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, andobservational skills. Ability to follow detailed instructionsand protocols. Proficient in data collection and basic computer skills.
• Personal Qualities: Patience, empathy, and a genuine interest inhelping individuals improve their quality of life.

Benefits

• On-going Supervision
• PaidSick Time
• BCBA/LBALicense hour supervision
• UnrestrictedHour opportunities for Student Analysts
• Pay:24-30 per hour (depending on location and experience)
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunitiesfor advancement
• Paidsick time