Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician
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The Center for Children
Westbrook, CT, US
Summary
Provide direct ABA support to children in a center-based setting to build communication, social, and daily living skills. Implement individualized treatment goals and collect accurate session data under clinical supervision.
Job Description
About CCSN: The Center for Children with Special Needs
Join a compassionate and collaborative team dedicated to helping children learn, grow, and succeed! CCSN provides center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and families. If you love working with kids and want a meaningful role where you can build valuable skills, we want to meet you!
Position Summary
This is a part-time, center-based position. Behavior Technicians work directly with children to build communication, social, and daily living skills while following behavior-support plans developed by our clinical team.
Compensation & Hours
Starting Pay:
- Behavior Technicians (no RBT): $19.00/hour
- Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT): $20.50/hour starting, up to $24.50/hour for 4+ years experience
Schedule:
- Part-time, up to 29 hours/week with flexible scheduling based on candidate availability
Hours of operation:
- Monday–Friday: 7:45 AM – 6:15 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
More availability increases the likelihood we can accommodate preferred shift requests.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to children receiving ABA services in a center-based setting
- Implement individualized treatment goals under supervision of a BCBA or Lead Clinician
- Collect accurate data during every session
- Collaborate with clinical team members and caregivers to support progress
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and a safe environment for all clients
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- Experience working with children (e.g., previous ABA experience, childcare, coaching, babysitting, education)
- Reliable, punctual, and comfortable engaging with children with unique learning needs
Preferred (not required):
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification - Paid Training for candidates seeking RBT certification
- Experience in ABA or special education settings
Physical Requirements for position:
- Physical demands associated with this position include walking / standing for approximately 80% of the day.
- Active with patients, including sitting, and getting up from the floor, sit/play on the floor for extended periods of time.
- Ability to complete skills required for Physical Management Techniques (PMT) to safely support patients.
- Be able to lift 40 pounds without assistance.
- Operating and working on a laptop, keyboard and/or iPad.
- Be physically present at the assigned job location.
CCSN Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.50 per hour
The Center for Children with Special Needs (CCSN) is the largest private outpatient assessment and treatment facility specifically for Autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders in Connecticut.
Originating at Newington Children’s Hospital in 1990 and formally established in 1994, The Center for Children with Special Needs is an interdisciplinary center specializing in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with complex developmental disabilities including Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and related Pervasive Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
For over two decades, CCSN has been committed to supporting the needs of our patients, their families, and the community so that our patients can have the support that they need to lead happy and fulfilling lives.
For additional information, please contact us at: 860-430-1762 or via email: [email protected]
Founded
1994
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Glastonbury, Connecticut
The Center for Children with Special Needs (CCSN) is the largest private outpatient assessment and treatment facility specifically for Autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders in Connecticut.
Originating at Newington Children’s Hospital in 1990 and formally established in 1994, The Center for Children with Special Needs is an interdisciplinary center specializing in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with complex developmental disabilities including Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and related Pervasive Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
For over two decades, CCSN has been committed to supporting the needs of our patients, their families, and the community so that our patients can have the support that they need to lead happy and fulfilling lives.
For additional information, please contact us at: 860-430-1762 or via email: [email protected]
Founded
1994
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Glastonbury, Connecticut