Behavior Technician - BT - Full-Time
ABA Centers of Florida
Broward County (Sunny Isles, Hollywood, Miramar)
Miami Dade County (Kendall, South Miami, Homestead)
*Required availability: Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 8:00 PM; potential Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Starting rate of $19.35/hour for BTs
Starting rate of $21.40/hour for RBTs
Final compensation will be determined by a candidate’s experience, training, and educational credentials*
Growth Opportunity in Healthcare—Will Train!
Do you love working with kids? Looking for a new career in healthcare with a stable, growing company that supports and values its team members? Come be a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with us! We offer paid training and thorough preparation for the RBT exam through our ABA Academy of Excellence! Plus, you'll benefit from ongoing career support and advancement opportunities.
Interested in Furthering Your Career in ABA? We Can Help!
For career-minded RBTs who wish to pursue advancement, we offer opportunities to:
- Advance your RBT career to positions like Lead RBT, RBT Supervisor, BCBA, and other corporate or clinic positions
- Apply for our full scholarship at Temple University for Master’s in ABA
- Join our BCBA Apprentice Program (after 90 days of full-time work)
What You’ll Do
- Support individuals with autism in the home, in the community, or in one of our new centers
- Teach daily living skills and social skills using effective behavior and evidence-based treatments
- Collect, organize, and summarize unbiased data during sessions
- Collaborate and participate in clinical team meetings and ongoing training
- Implement training and therapy sessions designed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Proactively communicate and collaborate effectively with fellow RBTs, BCBAs, families, Executive Directors, and additional team members to support the client's needs
- Performs other clerical and administrative duties as assigned to support operations
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Availability during afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and insurance
- Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and driving record review
- NJ candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children, in healthcare, or in a related field.
Position-Specific
- Behavior Technician (BT): Complete a 40-hour paid training program over 2 consecutive weeks (at the same rate of pay), followed by precepting (hands-on supervision), and pass the RBT exam within 45 days (up to 3 weeks total)
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT): Active certification in good standing; 1 week of paid training followed by precepting (hands-on supervision) (up to 2 weeks total)
- Training availability (BT / RBT): Must be available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Preferred
- Experience in childcare, education, or related fields
- Experience working with children or adolescents
- Prior exposure to ABA services
Benefits
Benefits & Career Growth
- Career Advancement – Level Up Program
- Structured growth to RBT Level 2 and Level 3 ($1/hour pay increase per level upon competency completion)
- Apprenticeship program: training and supervision hours provided.
- Full-tuition scholarship opportunity at Temple University to pursue a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Professional development opportunities for certification
- Paid RBT training
- Mentorship toward BCBA certification
Other Benefits
- 21 paid days off (15 PTO days increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and GAP Plan (TransAmerica)
- Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
- 100% employer-paid maternity/paternity leave for up to 5 weeks
- EAP (unlimited counseling 24/7), BeyondMed (discounts on wellness and elective healthcare services), PerkSpot (discounts on top brands), Pet Insurance (Nationwide), and On the GoGa wellbeing hub
- Mileage reimbursement
- Performance bonus potential
- Referral bonuses for BCBAs and RBTs
Closing Statement
ABA Centers of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
ABA Centers participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you require assistance or accommodation, please let us know.