Behavior Therapist (BT)

Aspire Living & Learning; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 37,400 - 47,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 weeks of PTO annually

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A non-profit human services agency is seeking a Behavior Therapist for its Approved Private Special Education Programs in Stamford, CT. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience supporting children with disabilities. Responsibilities include implementing educational programs and collaborating with various service providers. The role offers competitive benefits including 8 weeks of PTO and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience providing direct support to children with disabilities.
• Experience working directly with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement educational and behavioral programs under the guidance of teachers and analysts.
• Collaborate with service providers including psychologists and therapists.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, or related field

Job description

Overview

Aspire Living & Learning is a non-profit human services agency dedicated to supporting adults and children with autism and other disabilities. This position is for a Behavior Therapist in one of our Approved Private Special Education Programs (ALL Academy) in Stamford, CT. Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Salary range: $37,400 – $47,840 per year.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of Special Education Teachers and Board-Certified Behavior Analysts to implement each student’s educational and behavioral programs.
• Collaborate with service providers, including School Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists, and Occupational/Physical Therapists.

Qualifications

• Our Ideal Candidate: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience providing direct support to children with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with a collaborative approach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience working directly with children with disabilities.

Benefits and Perks

• 8 weeks of PTO annually, including personal time, mental health days, and school vacations.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance; multiple medical plans with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match — 100% match on contributions up to 2% of salary.
• Professional growth opportunities, including training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services, and more.

Work Culture and Diversity

Aspire Living & Learning believes in creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We value the contributions of people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities. We strongly encourage applications from these communities.