Behavior Technician with Paid RBT Certification

About the role

Join AB Spectrum, a team named a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. We provide specialized Reggio ABA™ therapy for young children aged 1-6, focusing on developing communication, social, and adaptive living skills.

Our Model

We use a unique Therapy Through Play model inspired by Reggio Emilia principles. Our centers offer a Natural Environment Teaching (NET) environment to deliver individualized, high-quality early intervention services in settings that replicate a natural preschool.

Our Team

• BBCAs
• RBTs
• Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
• Administration

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 behavioral intervention for children ages 1–6 in a clinic setting.
• Implement treatment plans exactly as written by the supervising BCBA.
• Collect real-time data on skill progress and behavior throughout every session.
• Teach daily living skills including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Follow behavior protocols to calmly manage aggression or emotional outbursts.
• Facilitate social play and engagement through the Reggio ABA™ approach.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for children and staff.
• Participate in ongoing training and supervision to refine your clinical skills.

Requirements

• Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
• Education: Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Background Check: Must be able to pass a background check and maintain a clear record throughout employment.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Conflict of Interest: Must not have immediate family members currently receiving therapy or services at our clinics to prevent potential conflicts of interest.

Physical & Safety Capability

• Physical Demands: Ability to safely lift/move children up to 45 lbs and engage in active, floor-based play.
• Behavioral Response: Must be able to support children through challenging behaviors using the positive, non-restraint reinforcement strategies taught during your initial training.

Professional Reliability & Commitment

• Attendance & Punctuality: Must demonstrate professional reliability, meaning consistent attendance and punctuality are essential for both initial training and all scheduled shifts.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to ensure consistent attendance at the assigned clinic location for all scheduled shifts.

Mindset & Interpersonal Skills

• Communication & Teamwork: Must possess strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with supervisors, peers, and client families.
• Flexibility: Must be flexible and collaborative, capable of adapting to schedule changes and shifting client needs.
• Growth Mindset: Must demonstrate a willingness to learn, apply feedback, and grow within the role, guided by a mission-driven mindset.

The RBT Path

• Commitment to Learning: Must be willing and able to complete the 40-hour RBT training and pass the BACB exam within the first 90 days of employment.
• Company-Backed Support: We provide paid training, financial coverage for the BACB exam, expert guidance, and a clear career path to advancement.

Pay

• Starting Pay: $18.00/hour (Paid training starts Day 1).
• RBT Certified Pay: $20.00/hour.
• Upon successfully obtaining your RBT certification, your rate increases to $20.00/hour starting the following full pay period.

Growth Opportunities

• We are committed to the professional development of our team and offer opportunities for merit-based pay increases and career advancement.
• We provide tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing a Master’s Degree in ABA.
• We offer bonusly rewards for peer-to-peer recognition.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Includes health insurance, dental and vision options, virtual primary care, free clinical visits, virtual therapy, prescription coverage, and specialty health partners.
• Financial Security & Protection: Offers a 401(k) retirement plan, company-paid life insurance, optional coverage, short-term disability, and voluntary protection plans.
• Career Growth & Rewards: Provides merit raises every 6 months for continuous, satisfactory performance, and tuition reimbursement.

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Time Off (PTO): A generous policy designed to ensure you get the rest and balance you need.

Community & Culture

• Company-Wide Events: Celebrate with us at our Winter Gala and Spring Picnic.
• Clinic-Based Celebrations: Enjoy local team bonding events like our Fall Festival.
• Special Guest Visits: Surprise and delight with visits from:
• Music Facilitator
• Story Time with our very own clinic mascot
• The Gym Bus for movement and play
• The Bubble Bus for outdoor sensory fun
• Chef Bananas and other engaging guests throughout the year

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the principles of equal employment and comply with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.