Behavior Technician - Center Based- Farmingdale

Family of Kidz; Massapequa (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Family of Kidz is seeking a Behavior Technician in Farmingdale, NY to provide IEP mandated services. This role involves implementing ABA principles with children, collecting data, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Qualified candidates will have a passion for working with children, strong communication skills, and will complete RBT credential within the first 90 days of employment. The role offers $20-24 per hour and generous benefits including 25-28 days of paid time off and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months ABA experience with children or adolescents with Autism.
• Strong values and integrity.
• Ability to manage physical crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Implement principles of ABA therapy with clinical supervisors.
• Collect behavior and skill acquisition data.
• Manage learners effectively while ensuring safety.
• Maintain confidentiality of child and family information.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Empathy

Education

Enrollment or completion of a degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Behavior Technician - Center Based - Farmingdale

Details about this opportunity

• Location: Farmingdale, NY
• Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm
• Compensation: $20-24/hourly
• Services: Provide IEP Mandated Services at our Centers (NOT INSURANCE BASED)
• Note: Rates are determined by professional experience, education, skillset, and certifications held.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (between 25-28 days)
• 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Team Building Events
• Incentive Program

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Clinical Supervisors BCBAs to implement principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy.
• Collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions.
• Acquire and maintain RBT credential in accordance with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) within the first 90 days of employment.
• Use electronic platform for data collection and graphing.
• Implement Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans as directed.
• Effectively manage learners including physical crisis intervention protocols, while ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Understand and demonstrate the company core values.
• And more!

About You

• Passionate to work with children, adolescents, families and therapists
• Strong values, high integrity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinker with a problem-solving mind.
• Exposure to the practice of maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent time management/organizational skills
• Act with humility and grace
• Empathetic & considerate of others
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment

Background

• Minimum of 6 months ABA working with children or adolescents with Autism in a supervised setting.
• Experience with working with challenging behaviors preferred
• Enrollment or completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in psychology, education, applied behavior analysis, or related field a plus.
• Critical thinker with a problem-solving mind.
• Must be able to work safely and directly with individuals who engage in varying magnitudes of challenging behaviors including but not limited to aggression, self‑injury, property destruction, and elopement.
• Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds.
• The ability to climb and descend staircases.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting (on floor), standing) for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to utilize quick body movements and PMT techniques as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan while working with learners that exhibit challenging behaviors.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!

Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.