Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) - Part Time

Dragonfly Cares; Setauket (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible afternoons & weekends

Onboarding & ongoing training

$700 RBT certification bonus

Lead BCBA on site

Job summary

Dragonfly Cares is seeking compassionate, reliable Behavior Technicians/Registered Behavior Technicians (BTs/RBT) to provide after-school 1:1 ABA services on Long Island. You'll help children build communication, social, behavioral, and daily-living skills in a center and in-home setting, with supervision from experienced BCBA staff.

This part-time role offers flexible afternoons and weekends, with onboarding and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is REQUIRED.
• Comfortable working in both a center and an in-home setting.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy with children, following plans from a supervising BCBA.
• Collect and record behavioral data to track progress and guide treatment decisions.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation meeting clinical and insurance standards.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing trainings to grow clinical skills.

Skills

RBT Certification

Center & Home setting

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Location & Setting

Center-based, Hybrid (Center + In-home services in Nassau and Suffolk County)

Schedule

Part-time, Flexible afternoons and weekends

Pay Rate

$23-$26 per hour

Start Date

Immediate opening

About Dragonfly Cares

Dragonfly Cares is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping children with autism and developmental differences thrive. We deliver high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy where it matters most: in homes, centers, schools, and communities across Long Island. Our team of compassionate professionals are united by one goal: meaningful progress for every child and family we serve.

Position Overview

Dragonfly Cares is seeking compassionate, reliable Behavior Technicians/Registered Behavior Technicians (BTs/RBT) to provide after-school 1:1 ABA services. You'll help children build communication, social, behavioral, and daily-living skills in a positive, engaging environment. This role is a great fit for patient, energetic people looking to make a real impact, including students, recent graduates, and those starting out in behavioral health. We provide full onboarding and training, along with ongoing support and supervision from our experienced BCBAs.

If you do not hold the Registered Behavior Technician Certification through the BACB Board, you will be required to become an RBT if placed on an insurance case, within 30 days of placement. We offer online courses, along with guidance every step of the way.

You will be paid a $700 bonus for completing the RBT course and being certified after you have worked 120 days as an RBT and are working on average 10-15 hours per week.

What You'll Do

• Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy with children, following individualized plans from a supervising BCBA
• Collect and record behavioral data to track progress and guide treatment decisions
• Build strong, positive relationships with the children and their families
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation that meets clinical and insurance standards
• Participate in supervision and ongoing trainings to grow your clinical skills

Requirements

• Registered Behavior Technician(REQUIRED)
• Comfortable working in both a center and an in-home setting
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field (preferred, not required)
• Experience with children, especially those with autism or developmental delays is a plus
• Excellent communication, patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others
• Reliable transportation to the center and to clients' homes

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $23-$26 per hour
• Flexible part-time scheduling: Evenings and weekends, built to fit around school or another job
• Ongoing training: Free monthly in-person CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention) training and unlimited free virtual trainings on ABA strategies and more
• Real support: A lead BCBA is on site at both centers every weekday, so you're never on your own
• Referral bonuses: Earn up to $250 for each qualified referral
• Meaningful work: Help children and families grow every single session

Dragonfly Cares provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Dragonfly Cares, Changing lives, one family at a time.