Behavior Therapist - Winooski

Aspire Living & Learning; Winooski (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

FSAs & HSAs

Lifestyle Spending Accounts

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth Opportunities

Life & Disability Insurance

Telehealth Services

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning in Vermont is seeking a motivated Behavior Therapist to support children and young adults with developmental disabilities, including autism. This in-person role offers hands-on ABA experience with comprehensive on-the-job training and supervision, helping you pursue RBT certification.

Under supervision of a BCBA or teacher, you will implement individualized plans to develop communication, social, and daily living skills, while staying calm and patient in various

Qualifications

• Entry-level Behavior Therapist role with ABA focus.
• No prior ABA experience required; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Supervision towards RBT certification available.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living and personal care routines.
• Reduce challenging behaviors using approved strategies.
• Collect data on behavior, progress, and skills development.
• Attend team meetings and ongoing supervision.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Aspire Living & Learning — Openings in Windsor, Burlington, Colchester, Fairfax, and Winooski. Pay: $19.22–$25.43 per hour (DOE). Job Type: Full-time, year-round (Part-time also available!). Schedule: Monday–Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Work Location: In person

Start a Rewarding Career as a Behavior Therapist

Aspire Living & Learning is hiring compassionate, dependable, and energetic Behavior Therapists to support children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum.

This entry-level position provides hands‑on experience in applied behavior analysis (ABA). No prior ABA experience is required. Aspire Living & Learning provides comprehensive on‑the‑job training, ongoing supervision, and support to help qualified employees pursue Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.

Experience in customer service, sales, education, healthcare, business, human services, marketing, communications, maintenance, government, or another field may be valuable in this role.

About the Behavior Therapist Role

Behavior Therapists work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or special education teacher. You will implement individualized behavior support plans, education plans, and service agreements while helping clients develop communication, social, academic, motor, and daily living skills.

Clients may demonstrate mild to severe behavioral challenges, including aggressive or self‑injurious behavior. The role requires patience, emotional maturity, physical fitness, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm in high‑pressure situations.

Behavior Therapists may work in:

• Aspire Living & Learning clinics
• Client homes, as assigned

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living and personal care routines
• Reduce challenging behaviors through approved intervention strategies
• Collect accurate data on behavior, progress, and skill development
• Apply prevention, redirection, and physical intervention procedures when necessary and properly trained
• Maintain focus and attention for extended periodsCollaborate with behavior analysts, special education teachers, families, and other team members
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and ongoing supervision

Qualifications

• Previous experience in ABA, education, healthcare, human services, behavioral health, or direct support is helpful but not required
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Vehicle capable of transporting clients in the back seat
• Ability to travel within approximately 45 minutes of Windsor, Vermont
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical fitness and coordination
• Willingness to assist with personal care routines when necessary
• Ability to manage multiple details and follow instructions accurately
• Flexibility to work Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Ability to respond professionally to day‑to‑day schedule changes
• Bachelor’s degree with no prior experience: $20.61 per hour

Apply Today

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance -Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options -Use pre‑tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON -Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match -A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off -Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities -Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.