Behavior Technician Apprentice – Paid RBT Training Program

The Inspired Community Project, Inc.
Bronx, NY | Full-Time | Onsite
$18.00 per hour | 40 hours per week | Paid Lunch

Build a Career in Behavioral Health — No RBT Certification Required

The Inspired Community Project, Inc. (TICP) is seeking motivated, compassionate individuals to join our Behavior Technician Apprenticeship Program, a New York State Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship designed to prepare participants for a career as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

This is a full-time, paid, hands-on training opportunity for individuals who are interested in working with young children and developing professional skills in behavioral health, early childhood education, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

You do not need to already be an RBT to apply. We provide the training, supervision, mentorship, and clinical experience necessary to work toward RBT certification.

About The Inspired Community Project

TICP is a Bronx-based nonprofit organization serving neurodivergent children and their families through an interdisciplinary model of care. Our onsite team includes professionals in behavioral health, early childhood education, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and related services.

Our apprentices work directly alongside experienced educators, behavioral professionals, and clinicians while gaining meaningful experience supporting children in a classroom-based environment.

What You'll Do

As a Behavior Technician Apprentice, you will:

• Provide direct support to young children in our onsite classrooms.
• Assist with the implementation of individualized behavioral and educational strategies.
• Support children with communication, social-emotional, play, adaptive, and daily living skills.
• Learn to implement principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) under supervision.
• Collect and document data related to children's goals and progress.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, RBTs, BCBAs/LBAs, therapists, and other members of our interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in structured training, Related Instruction, supervision, and professional development.
• Receive coaching and feedback and demonstrate the ability to apply learned skills in the classroom.
• Maintain professional, reliable, and consistent attendance throughout the apprenticeship.

What the Apprenticeship Includes

Our 12-month paid apprenticeship program includes:

• Full-time paid employment at $18.00 per hour
• 40 paid hours per week
• Paid lunch
• Employer-sponsored 40-hour RBT training course
• 50+ hours of paid training and Related Instruction
• Weekly mentorship and supervision
• Approximately 2,000 hours of structured on-the-job learning
• Hands-on experience working with neurodivergent children
• Preparation and support toward meeting requirements for Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification
• Opportunities for continued professional growth within TICP

Schedule

This is a full-time, onsite position in the Bronx.

Applicants must be available for the entire assigned work schedule, Monday through Friday.

This position is not case-based, part-time, remote, or a choose-your-own-hours position. Apprentices are members of our onsite clinical and educational team and are expected to maintain consistent full-time availability.

Schedule A: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Schedule B: 10am - 6pm

Who We're Looking For

We are especially interested in candidates who are:

• Passionate about working with young children
• Interested in behavioral health, ABA, psychology, education, special education, child development, or a related field
• Patient, energetic, compassionate, and dependable
• Comfortable working in an active early childhood classroom environment
• Open to coaching, feedback, and ongoing learning
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing classroom and student needs
• Strong communicators and collaborative team members
• Able to maintain consistent and reliable attendance
• Interested in developing a long-term career in behavioral health or related services

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to work full-time onsite in the Bronx
• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks and clearances
• Ability to meet the eligibility requirements for RBT certification
• Commitment to completing apprenticeship training and Related Instruction requirements

Experience working with children, individuals with developmental disabilities, early childhood programs, ABA, education, childcare, or behavioral health is preferred but not required.

Important Program Expectations

The apprenticeship is an intensive workforce development program that combines employment with formal training.

Apprentices are expected to:

• Successfully complete a 90-day probationary period
• Attend work consistently and arrive prepared and on time
• Participate fully in required training and Related Instruction
• Demonstrate professionalism and receptiveness to feedback
• Complete required documentation and competency-based learning activities
• Maintain satisfactory participation and performance throughout the program

Successful completion of the apprenticeship and training requirements is intended to prepare participants to pursue RBT certification and advancement opportunities within the behavioral health field.

About TICP

At The Inspired Community Project, we believe that children thrive when the professionals supporting them are supported, trained, and given opportunities to grow.

Our apprenticeship program was created to expand access to careers in behavioral health while developing a highly trained workforce equipped to serve children and families in our Bronx community.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work full-time, onsite in the Bronx, Monday through Friday, for the full assigned schedule?
• Do you have prior experience working with children, individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health, childcare, education, or a related setting?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bronx, NY 10461 (Required)

Work Location: In person