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Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) – Part-Time
Location: Newtown, CT
Compensation: $21 - $27/hour
Hours: 10.5 hours per week
Schedule: Tues, Thurs, Fri 3:00-6:30

Position Overview

Arc Light Behavioral Health Collective (www.arclightbhc.com) is a small BCBA-owned company seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to provide in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to clients in Newtown, CT. This role involves working one-on-one with children and adolescents diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities, implementing behavior intervention plans, and supporting skill development under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). We pride ourselves on our approach to treatment that centers around the individual and supports the family.

Our company exceeds supervision requirements for RBTs and offers BCBA candidate supervision, specializing in unrestricted hours, as an employment benefit. We feel that the collaboration between the BCBAs and those we supervise is what makes our company special. If you are interested in individualized or group supervision, or in speaking with our current supervisees, please reach out.

Essential Functions

• Implement individualized ABA treatment plans for children and adolescents in a home setting under the guidance of a BCBA

• Support behavior management strategies, ensuring consistency and adherence to treatment plans

• Supervise community outings and run objectives in real- world settings

• Assist in creating client materials to support intervention goals

• Provide parent training and collaborate with families to reinforce learning and progress

• Maintain accurate data collection and timely documentation of clinical services

• Work with clients who have a history of aggression and elopement (though rarely engage in it) and demonstrate confidence in managing challenging behaviors

• Maintain a reliable and consistent schedule with families to ensure effective therapy implementation

• Follow BACB ethical guidelines and company policies

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active RBT certification (preferred)

• Minimum one year of experience working with children or adolescents with developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, or related fields

• Strong time management skills and ability to manage a caseload efficiently

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High level of organization, attention to detail, and professionalism

• Passion for helping children and adolescents reach their full potential

• Ability to work independently in-home with minimal supervision

Competencies

• Accuracy – Consistently records and calculates data correctly

• Customer Service – Provides quality service, responds to feedback, and meets commitments

• Organization – Maintains effective time management and use of resources

• Learning Orientation – Demonstrates willingness to grow professionally and stay up to date on ABA best practices

• Flexibility – Adapts to changing client needs and schedules

• Ethical Conduct – Upholds company and BACB ethical standards

• Problem Solving – Uses critical thinking to address client needs effectively

• Collaboration – Works well with families, supervisors, and other team members

• Communication – Clearly communicates with clients, families, and colleagues

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a client home environment – employees must be comfortable working in various home settings

• Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs, bend, stoop, reach, and move comfortably in client homes

Employment Terms

• Position with a flexible schedule based on client needs

• Employment is at-will, and responsibilities may change as needed

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour - we believe in pay transparency

Expected hours: 10.5 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• After school

• Day shift

• Evening shift

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

To protect our clients and their families, this position requires a background check. Successful candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment, with a final confirmation to start pending the satisfactory results of the screening.

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