Full-Time

Behavior Technician

Center Based

Family of Kidz

Family of Kidz

201-500 employees

Therapy and education for special needs

Compensation Overview

$21 - $24.75/hr

Baldwin, NY, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 6 months of applied behavior analysis experience working with children or adolescents with autism in a supervised setting.
  • The ability to work safely and directly with individuals who engage in challenging behaviors, including aggression, self-injury, property destruction, and elopement.
  • The ability to frequently lift 50 pounds.
  • The ability to climb and descend staircases.
  • The ability to assume and maintain postures including kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting on the floor, and standing for extended periods.
  • The ability to use quick body movements and PMT techniques as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan.
  • Exposure to maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Critical-thinking and problem-solving ability.
  • Time-management and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Clinical Supervisors and Board Certified Behavior Analysts to implement applied behavior analysis principles and teaching procedures.
  • Collect behavior and skill-acquisition data during sessions.
  • Acquire and maintain the Registered Behavior Technician credential in accordance with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board within the first 90 days of employment.
  • Use an electronic platform for data collection and graphing.
  • Implement Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans as directed.
  • Manage learners effectively, including following physical crisis-intervention protocols, while ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with challenging behaviors.
  • Enrollment in or completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in psychology, education, applied behavior analysis, or a related field.
  • Bilingual ability.

Family of Kidz provides a range of therapeutic and educational services for individuals with special needs across the lifespan. A multi-disciplinary team delivers services such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), special instruction, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and mental health support, all aimed at understanding each person’s needs and teaching skills that increase independence and improve quality of life. The approach centers on tailoring supports to the individual and coordinating multiple specialists under one umbrella to address behavioral, educational, and developmental goals. Unlike providers who offer limited services, Family of Kidz combines multiple therapies and supports in one coordinated program, helping clients progress from birth through adulthood. The goal is to help individuals with special needs overcome barriers to progress and gain new skills for greater independence and better outcomes.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Town of North Hempstead, New York

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • The June 2023 Westchester Therapy Solutions acquisition expands specialty capacity and referral reach.
  • Family of Kidz serves multiple locations, including Westbury, Garden City, New Hyde Park, and White Plains.
  • Its services match rising autism and early-intervention demand across Long Island families.

What critics are saying

  • Heavy New York public reimbursement ties services to CPSE, NYSED, and county funding.
  • An 82-plus-job hiring footprint signals staffing churn and margin pressure in 2026.
  • A regional-services model concentrates risk in Long Island school-contract demand and state rules.

What makes Family of Kidz unique

  • Westbury-based Family of Kidz spans speech, OT, PT, ABA, mental health, and special education.
  • OPWDD lists Kidz Educational across Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester, reinforcing local breadth.
  • The company still hires aggressively, with 102 Westbury-area openings in May 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Budget

Legal Services

Team Building Events

Incentive Program

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

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2 year growth

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Business Wire
Nov 22nd, 2023
Generational Equity Advises Westchester Therapy Solutions in its Sale to Family of Kidz

Westchester Therapy Solutions, a Generational Equity client, was acquired by Family of Kidz.