Behavior Technician (BT/RBT)

Behavior Technician (BT/RBT)

NY Center for Autism Treatment, LLC

NYCAT is hiring Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to provide one-on-one ABA therapy for children with autism under BCBA supervision.

Part-time

$18.00–$25.00 per hour

Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx & Manhattan

Services are provided in client homes and approved community settings.

Current Priority Staffing Locations

• Brooklyn: Borough Park, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, and Brownsville.
• Queens: Forest Hills and Richmond Hill.
• * Additional opportunities may be available

Schedule & Availability Requirements

Please review the requirements below before applying. Reliable attendance, punctuality, and consistent availability are required. Apply only if you can meet these requirements, including commuting time.

The times below are required availability windows, not scheduled working hours. Families set session schedules within these windows based on their needs.

• Weekdays (Monday – Friday): Available from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• Weekends (Saturday / Sunday): Available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on at least one weekend day. Some cases require both days.
• Typical Sessions: 2–5 hours per session. Schedules may include up to six days per week.
• Weekly Hours: Cases generally offer 10–25 scheduled hours per week, averaging approximately 15 hours. Specific hours are not guaranteed.
• Ongoing Availability: Applicants must be able to maintain the availability provided during hiring.
• Limited Flexibility: Schedules are based on patient and family needs. Minor availability restrictions may be considered only if disclosed during the application process and compatible with case needs.
• Daytime: Opportunities before 3:00 PM are limited and not guaranteed. If you are only seeking daytime hours, please indicate in the prequalification questions.

Commuting

• Applicants must account for travel time and arrive at assigned client homes and/or approved community locations by the scheduled start time.
• Case Assignments: NYCAT considers preferred locations, proximity, and travel time when matching cases, but placement close to home or in a specific borough cannot be guaranteed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children with special needs required; autism experience preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus, particularly English/Spanish fluency.
• RBT certification and/or 40-hour training preferred, but not required.
• Employment is contingent on required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one ABA therapy following BCBA-developed treatment plans.
• Implement behavioral programs and collect accurate session data.
• Support communication, social, and daily-living skill development.
• Complete daily session notes and required documentation.
• Participate in BCBA supervision and maintain professional communication with families and the clinical team.

Why Join NYCAT?

• Assistance with RBT competency assessments and possible examination-fee reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Case materials and equipment provided.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed and complete all application questions. Please do not call or email the main office regarding applications.

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• License reimbursement
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Can you meet NYCAT's availability requirements: Monday–Friday, 3:00–8:00 PM, and at least one weekend day, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, including commuting time?
• Which NYC boroughs can you reliably commute to (Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Manhattan)?
• Are you seeking daytime-only assignments (before 3:00 PM)? If yes, please indicate the hours you're available, including your earliest start and latest end times.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with children: 1 year (Required)
• working with children with special needs: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish (bilingual) (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person