Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) - Part Time
Location & Setting: Center-based, Hybrid (Center + In-home services in Nassau and Suffolk County)
Schedule: Part-time, Flexible afternoons and weekends
Pay Rate: $23–$26 per hour
Start Date: Immediate opening
ABOUT DRAGONFLY CARES
Dragonfly Cares is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping children with autism and developmental differences thrive. We deliver high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy where it matters most: in homes, centers, schools, and communities across Long Island. Our team of compassionate professionals are united by one goal: meaningful progress for every child and family we serve.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Dragonfly Cares is seeking compassionate, reliable Behavior Technicians/Registered Behavior Technicians (BTs/RBT) to provide after-school 1:1 ABA services. You'll help children build communication, social, behavioral, and daily-living skills in a positive, engaging environment.
This role is a great fit for patient, energetic people looking to make a real impact, including students, recent graduates, and those starting out in behavioral health. We provide full onboarding and training, along with ongoing support and supervision from our experienced BCBAs.
If you do not hold the Registered Behavior Technician Certification through the BACB Board. You will be required to become an RBT if placed on an insurance case, within 45 days of placement. We offer online courses, along with guidance every step of the way.
You will be paid $700 bonus for completing the RBT certification and after you have worked 6 months as an RBT working on average 10-15 hours per week.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy with children, following individualized plans from a supervising BCBA
- Collect and record behavioral data to track progress and guide treatment decisions
- Build strong, positive relationships with the children and their families
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation that meets clinical and insurance standards
- Participate in supervision and ongoing trainings to grow your clinical skills
Requirements
- Registered Behavior Technician (REQUIRED)
- Comfortable working in both a center and an in-home setting
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field (preferred, not required)
- Experience with children, especially those with autism or developmental delays is a plus
- Excellent communication, patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others
- Reliable transportation to the center and to clients' homes
Benefits
WHY JOIN DRAGONFLY CARES?
- Competitive pay: $23–$26 per hour
- Flexible part-time scheduling: Evenings and weekends, built to fit around school or another job
- Ongoing training: Free monthly in-person CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention) training and unlimited free virtual trainings on ABA strategies and more
- Real support: A lead BCBA is on site at both centers every weekday, so you're never on your own
- Referral bonuses: Earn up to $250 for each qualified referral
- Meaningful work: Help children and families grow every single session
- RBT Bonus: Upon becoming RBT and working for 6 months for 10-15 hours weekly.
APPLY TODAY: IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE
If you're passionate about helping children succeed and thrive, we want to hear from you.
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Dragonfly Cares, Changing lives, one family at a time.
Dragonfly Cares provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Resume
Short answers (1)
- How many years of ABA experience do you have?
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- What is your highest level of Education?
- Is it okay for us to contact your current employer? We will only do so with your permission and typically after an offer is extended.
- Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation?
- Are you eligible to work in the United States?
- Dragonfly Cares is proud to support veterans and military families. Please select the option that best describes your veteran status:
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Written answers (5)
- Are you RBT certified? If not, are you willing to obtain the certification within first 30 days of employment?
- What settings have you performed services in?
- If you do not have experience as a Behavior Technician, why are you looking to get into the field of ABA?
- What is your weekly availability for services? Please include the days and times you are available to work. (e.g., Monday 2–6 PM, Tuesday unavailable, etc.).
- Please provide the name and email address for three professional references.