Full-Time

Behavior Technician

RBT, Center Based

Posted on 8/20/2026

Family of Kidz

Family of Kidz

201-500 employees

Therapy and education for special needs

Compensation Overview

$21 - $24.75/hr

New Hyde Park, NY, USA

In Person

Center-based work is required.

Bachelor's

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • Acquire and maintain the Registered Behavior Technician credential in accordance with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board within the first 90 days of employment.
  • Have a minimum of 6 months of applied behavior analysis experience working with children or adolescents with autism in a supervised setting.
  • Be able to work safely and directly with individuals who engage in challenging behaviors, including aggression, self-injury, property destruction, and elopement.
  • Be able to frequently lift 50 pounds.
  • Be able to climb and descend staircases.
  • Be able to assume and maintain kneeling, squatting, crawling, floor-sitting, and standing postures for extended periods.
  • Be able to utilize quick body movements and PMT techniques as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Have strong oral and written communication, critical-thinking, problem-solving, time-management, and organizational abilities.
  • Function effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
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.
  • 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with challenging behaviors is preferred.
  • Enrollment in or completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in psychology, education, applied behavior analysis, or a related field is a plus.
  • Bilingual ability is a plus.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • February 2026 blog activity shows active recruitment and family education marketing.
  • Multiple 2026 locations, including Farmingdale, Great Neck, and White Plains, support expansion.
  • Demand for preschool special education and home-based development services stays structurally strong.

What critics are saying

  • January 2026 abuse allegations tied to employee John O'Dwyer damage trust and referrals.
  • Indeed reviews in 2026 complain of overwork, weak management, and turnover.
  • Private-pay positioning without health insurance limits access and exposes revenue to reimbursement pressure.

What makes Family of Kidz unique

  • Family of Kidz spans speech, occupational, physical, behavioral, and mental health services.
  • Westbury headquarters anchors a dense Long Island and Westchester clinic network.
  • The 2023 Westchester Therapy Solutions acquisition broadened regional pediatric therapy coverage.

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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

1%

2 year growth

1%
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.