Flexible ABA Behavior Technician — 1:1 with Kids on the Spectrum

United Care Applied Behavioral Analysis PLLC; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

RBT certification support

Supervision by BCBA

Structured sessions

Job summary

United Care Applied Behavioral Analysis PLLC is seeking Behavior Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians to work one-on-one with children with autism in structured, skill-based settings. This is hands‑on experience in behavioral health and child development, not babysitting.

Perfect for psychology, social work, or education majors looking for real mentorship, with flexible scheduling around classes and potential summer hours. Training toward RBT certification is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working 1:1 with a child with autism.
• Strong communication skills with kids and caregivers.
• Reliable and dependable with schedules.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with a child with autism in home or community settings.
• Receive ongoing supervision and mentorship from a BCBA who will guide you and help you build clinical skills.
• Learn and apply the science of behavior (ABA) to support children on the spectrum.
• Support children in developing communication, social, and independent living skills.
• Use de-escalation and regulation strategies to help navigate challenging behaviors.
• Help build executive functioning skills such as planning, transitions, organization, routines, and task completion.
• Teach and reinforce positive behaviors and daily living skills.
• Track behavior and progress data to build observational and clinical thinking skills.

Skills

Strong communication

Experience with children

Reliability

Willingness to learn

1:1 support experience

Education

Psychology major

Education major

Pre‑med / nursing student

Job description

United Care Applied Behavioral Analysis PLLC is seeking Behavior Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians to work one-on-one with children with autism in structured, skill-based settings. This is hands‑on experience in behavioral health and child development, not babysitting.

Perfect for psychology, social work, or education majors looking for real mentorship, with flexible scheduling around classes and potential summer hours. Training toward RBT certification is provided.