Behavior Therapist

Growing Steps Behavioral Services

Naugatuck, CTPart-timePosted Mar 25, 2026

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Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job Description

 (BCBA) using evidence-based strategies such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and natural environment teaching.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children, are reliable, and are interested in building a career in the behavioral health or special education field.

Hours are from 4pm-6:30pm Monday-Friday. With the possibility of picking up more hours if interested. Cases are located in Naugatuck, Cheshire, Wallingford, and Meriden

Responsibilities
• Provide one-to-one ABA therapy to children in their homes
• Implement treatment programs developed by the supervising BCBA
• Conduct Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and other ABA teaching strategies
• Collect and record data on client progress during therapy sessions
• Follow behavior intervention plans and support skill acquisition programs
• Communicate regularly with the BCBA regarding client progress or concerns
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times
• Coordinate scheduling with families for make-up sessions or necessary schedule changes
• Participate in training and supervision as required

Qualifications
• Associates degree or High school diploma but must be willing to obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 6 months of hire
• Experience working with children preferred but not required
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation to travel to client homes
• Ability to follow structured treatment plans and collect accurate data

What We Offer
• Paid training toward RBT certification
• Paid RBT exam fee
• Ongoing supervision and support from a BCBA
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for professional growth in the ABA field
• Meaningful work helping children build essential life skills
• PTO-even if you're part-time!
• Free BCBA Supervision
• 401K

About Growing Steps Behavioral Services
Growing Steps Behavioral Services provides compassionate, evidence-based ABA therapy to children and families. Our mission is to support meaningful progress through individualized treatment, collaboration with caregivers, and a strong commitment to ethical and high-quality care.

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

  • Associates degree or High school diploma but must be willing to obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 6 months of hire
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Reliable transportation to travel to client homes
  • Ability to follow structured treatment plans and collect accurate data

Benefits

  • Paid training toward RBT certification
  • Paid RBT exam fee
  • Ongoing supervision and support from a BCBA
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Opportunities for professional growth in the ABA field
  • Meaningful work helping children build essential life skills
  • PTO-even if you're part-time!
  • Free BCBA Supervision
  • 401K
  • Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Responsibilities

  • Growing Steps Behavioral Services is seeking compassionate and motivated Behavioral Therapists to provide in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with autism and developmental disabilities
  • Therapists will implement individualized treatment plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) using evidence-based strategies such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and natural environment teaching
  • This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children, are reliable, and are interested in building a career in the behavioral health or special education field
  • Hours are from 4pm-6:30pm Monday-Friday
  • Provide one-to-one ABA therapy to children in their homes
  • Implement treatment programs developed by the supervising BCBA
  • Conduct Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and other ABA teaching strategies
  • Collect and record data on client progress during therapy sessions
  • Follow behavior intervention plans and support skill acquisition programs
  • Communicate regularly with the BCBA regarding client progress or concerns
  • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times
  • Coordinate scheduling with families for make-up sessions or necessary schedule changes
  • Participate in training and supervision as required


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