Behavior Technician | Help Children Ages 2–13 Thrive | Paid Training & RBT Cert

$23–$25/hr + Paid RBT Certification + Multiple $1/hr Growth Opportunities

Enjoy working with kids and looking for more than just a job? At FirstSteps, you can turn that experience into a career in behavioral health. No ABA experience required. We’ll train you, pay for your RBT certification, and support you as you build real clinical skills working one-on-one with children with autism.

Curious what that looks like -> Check-out our Day in the Life and ChatRBT Reel series on our Instagram (@firststepsforkids)

Learn More. Earn More. Keep Growing.

Our Instructor Development & Engagement Program gives you a clear path to build your skills. Complete an Instructor Development Bundle + 350 hours of direct clinical experience → earn a $1/hr raise.

And you can complete multiple bundles in a year, giving you multiple opportunities to grow your skills and your career!

What You’ll Get

• $23–$25/hr to start DOE
• $1/hr increases through Instructor Development Bundles
• Paid RBT training and certification
• Hands-on training, mentorship & clinical support
• Paid drive time + mileage reimbursement
• Data stipend
• Health, dental & vision with employer contributions
• 401(k) match
• PTO + tuition discounts

You Might Be a Great Fit If You Have Experience In:

Psychology • Education • Special Education • Preschool • Childcare • Coaching • Social Work • Other child-focused or helping professions

Many of our BCBAs started as Behavior Technicians at FirstSteps.

If you’re ready to start working with kids, build clinical skills, and see where a career in behavioral health can take you, we’d love to meet you.

Health & Safety Requirements:

• Childhood vaccinations (MMR & Varicella) and non-reactive TB test
• Access to reliable a reliable vehicle, driver's license, and insurance
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, sit on floors and/or child-sized furniture, and quickly move from a seated position to running stance