Ascend Autism
Senior Registered Behavior Technician
Hawthorne - Hawthorne, NY - Full Time
Center-based ABA Behavior Technician (BT) Trainer
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Lead / Senior ABA Therapist
Hawthorne, NY
What We Offer
The Role
This is a center-based BT/RBT Trainer role serving children with an average age range of 2-7 years, focused on early intervention, social development, and school readiness.
You'll work in a collaborative clinical environment that primarily focuses on:
What You'll Be Doing
Who This Role Is Ideal For
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Why work at Ascend?
At Ascend, we aren’t just providing therapy; we are elevating the standard of care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As a center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider, our mission is to prepare every child and their family for the next big step in their lives. We believe that by focusing on school readiness and holistic family success, we can create lasting outcomes that extend far beyond our center walls. Join a team dedicated to clinical excellence and the long-term success of the families we serve.
Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Lead / Senior ABA Therapist
Hawthorne, NY
What We Offer
- Total Compensation: $23-27/hr
- Weekly pay
- 20 hours guaranteed every week + regularly scheduled case
- Registered Behavior Technician certification & renewal
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, Dental & Vision insurance for qualifying employees
- CEU/PDU reimbursement + ongoing professional development
- BCBA supervision hours and mentorship for those in an MA program
- BT/RBT Referral Bonus - $500.00
- Tuition discount & loan reimbursement program for ABA programs
The Role
This is a center-based BT/RBT Trainer role serving children with an average age range of 2-7 years, focused on early intervention, social development, and school readiness.
You'll work in a collaborative clinical environment that primarily focuses on:
- Center-based ABA
- Early learners (ages 2 - 7)
- Natural environment and play-based learning
- Strong clinical, administrative, and leadership support
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide training and guidance to new Behavior Technicians
- Provide center-based 1:1 ABA services
- Maintain accurate documentation, data collection, and reporting
- Assess clinical competency and address training gaps across the BT team
- Facilitate comprehensive onboarding via in-person and virtual training sessions
- Provide real-time corrective feedback and coaching
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development
- Ensure compliance with BACB and company standards
Who This Role Is Ideal For
- A BCBA Candidate seeking supervision hours
- A strong communicator and teacher
- A leader and role model that enjoys teaching and guiding others
- A BT/RBT who prefers center-based work over in-home
- A clinician who enjoys working with early learners
- A BT/RBT interested in long-term growth and leadership
- Someone with high energy and a playful personality
Qualifications
- Registered Behavior Technician Certification
- BCBA Candidate
- Experience working with children
- Experience working with autism and other developmental disabilities
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, as well as bend, kneel, or squat to remain at eye level with clients.
- Capable of prolonged periods of standing and sitting throughout the day
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time
- Capable of managing unpredictable and frequent aggressive and/or physically demanding behaviors and executing emergency intervention protocols in accordance with clinical training
Why work at Ascend?
At Ascend, we aren’t just providing therapy; we are elevating the standard of care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As a center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider, our mission is to prepare every child and their family for the next big step in their lives. We believe that by focusing on school readiness and holistic family success, we can create lasting outcomes that extend far beyond our center walls. Join a team dedicated to clinical excellence and the long-term success of the families we serve.
Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.
