Behavior Technician with Paid RBT Certification

Autism & Behavioral Spectrum; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - 60% covered from day one

Dental & Vision - Low-cost options

Career Growth opportunities

Merit Raises every 6 months

Bonusly Rewards

PTO - Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement for continued education

Job summary

A leading ABA therapy organization in Missouri is seeking a Behavior Technician to provide 1:1 therapy to children with Autism. The role requires compassion, reliability, and an RBT Certification. Responsibilities include implementing intervention plans, collecting progress data, and maintaining a safe environment. The organization offers competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation to ensure consistent attendance at assigned clinic.
• Must not have immediate family members currently receiving therapy at our clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy to children ages 1-6 in a clinic-based setting.
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans written by a BCBA.
• Collect and track accurate data on each child’s progress.
• Support daily care tasks as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Encourage play, social engagement, and positive behavior.
• Participate in regular training and feedback sessions.

Skills

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Willingness to learn and apply feedback

Reliable and punctual

Physically and emotionally supportive

Flexible and collaborative

Education

RBT Certification required

Job description

Behavior Technician with Paid RBT Certification

We are seeking compassionate, reliable individuals to provide 1:1 ABA therapy to children ages 1-6 with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a clinic-based setting.

The role involves working directly with children, supporting them to build critical life skills through a play-based ReggioABA™ approach, under the guidance of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). This is a physically and emotionally active role requiring on-the-floor interaction with children, helping with communication, potty training, and emotion regulation. Attendance and punctuality are essential from the first day of training through daily clinic work.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy to children ages 1-6 in a clinic-based setting
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans written by a BCBA
• Collect and track accurate data on each child’s progress
• Support daily care tasks (feeding, diapering, dressing, grooming) as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for children and staff
• Collaborate with teammates and communicate professionally and respectfully with families
• Encourage play, social engagement, and positive behavior through our ReggioABA™ approach
• Participate in regular training, supervision, and feedback sessions to build your skills

What We're Looking For (Qualifications and Skills)

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn, apply feedback, and grow within the role
• Reliable and punctual—able to consistently attend training and scheduled shifts
• Physically and emotionally able to support children with challenging behaviors (including occasional aggression such as hitting or biting)
• Flexible and collaborative, with a mission-driven mindset
• Must not have immediate family members currently receiving therapy at our clinics
• Reliable transportation to ensure consistent attendance at assigned clinic
• RBT Certification required within first 90 days (training provided) and raise upon certification

Base Pay and Schedule

• Base pay range: $37,000.00/yr - $45,000.00/yr
• Entry-Level Behavior Technician (BT): $18.00/hour (starting Day 1 of training)
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT): $20.00/hour (once certified, typically within 4-6 weeks)
• Leadership Roles (growth opportunity): Up to $22.00/hour
• Merit Raises: $0.50 every six months with continuous and satisfactory employment

Schedule

Full-time | Monday-Friday | 7:40 AM - 3:55 PM

Benefits

• Health Insurance – 60% covered from day one; 100% after one year
• Dental & Vision – Low-cost options with or without medical coverage
• Career Growth – Opportunities to grow into leadership and administrative roles
• Merit Raises – Every 6 months with continuous, satisfactory performance
• Bonusly Rewards – Earn and give recognition points that convert to cash
• PTO – Paid Time Off
• Tution Reimbursement – Support for continued education in ABA

Locations

Missouri: Ballwin, St. Peters, Florissant, Mehlville, Wright City

About the Organization

We’re a mission-driven center dedicated to providing quality ABA therapy with a supportive, collaborative culture. We offer training and a pathway to growth for team members as part of our commitment to both children and staff.

Note

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Autism & Behavioral Spectrum. We encourage applicants to apply in Florissant, MO; St. Peters, MO; Ballwin, MO; Mehlville, MO; and related locations.