Part-Time
Registered Behavior Technician
School Based
Family of Kidz
201-500 employees
Therapy and education for special needs
Compensation Overview
$28 - $31/hr
Somers, NY, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
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- An active Registered Behavior Technician credential or interest in obtaining the Registered Behavior Technician credential.
- A minimum of 6 months of experience working with children or adolescents with special needs in a supervised setting.
- A minimum of a high school diploma.
- Reliable transportation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Exposure to maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
- Time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
- Respond to the individualized goals, needs, and requests of students and supervisors in a professional manner.
- Work closely with school personnel, including classroom and special-education teachers, teaching assistants, school psychologists, social workers, behavior consultants, and related-service providers, to support student success in the classroom.
- Collaborate with a behavior consultant or clinical supervisor to provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students with special needs.
- Assist with classroom assignments under the direction of the classroom teacher.
- Implement behavior-support plans and skill-acquisition programs, including data collection, progress reporting, and Crisis Prevention Intervention training and implementation.
- Assist students with daily living tasks such as mobility, hygiene, and transitions.
- Escort students to locations such as the bathroom, cafeteria, and therapy sessions.
- Maintain the confidentiality of student information in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Successful completion of or current enrollment in an undergraduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or a related field.
- Experience working with students with autism or maladaptive behaviors.
- 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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Simplify's Take
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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Health Insurance
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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
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↑ 1%Westchester Therapy Solutions, a Generational Equity client, was acquired by Family of Kidz.