Part-Time

Special Educator/ BCBA

School Age

Family of Kidz

Family of Kidz

201-500 employees

Therapy and education for special needs

Compensation Overview

$50 - $70/hr

Jericho, NY, USA

In Person

Local in Oyster Bay; occasional travel within Nassau and Suffolk Counties

Category
Education
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • NYS Certification SWD (1-6,5-9,7-12, all grades or Permanent)
  • Minimum of (2) year experience working in a setting focusing on behavior intervention strategies and building replacement skills.
Responsibilities
  • Work with students in the home and community setting to provide individualized lessons which target Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.
  • Work with students in the home on behavior reduction with functional replacement skills
  • Implement a behavior intervention plan and train additional support staff on BIP
  • Implement crisis prevention and intervention strategies as needed and follow company protocols on reporting
  • Develop creative and multi-sensory lessons based on IEP goals to engage and captivate learners with various abilities.
  • Collect meaningful data on IEP goals and report quarterly on child’s progress with IEP goals.
  • Collect and analyze behavior data to make meaningful changes to strategies implemented for student success.
  • Ongoing communication with lead supervisors and school team.
  • Maintain accurate attendance and submit electronic billing on a daily basis.
  • Knowledge of discrete trial instruction, natural environment teaching, and incidental teaching is a plus.
  • Attend professional development trainings to maintain best practice approach and continue personal development.
  • Maintain professionalism with parents, teachers, and other professionals.
  • Attend CSE meetings.
Desired Qualifications
  • CPI trained is preferred but not required, training to be offered upon hire

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.