Child-Led, Play-Based ABA/NDBI Behavior Therapist (BT/RBT)

lt;div class=quot;benefitsquot;gt; lt;divgt;lt;stronggt;Benefits:lt;/stronggt;lt;/divgt; lt;ulgt; lt;ligt;401(k)lt;/ligt; lt;ligt;401(k) matchinglt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Competitive salarylt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Dental insurancelt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Flexible schedulelt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Health insurancelt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Opportunity for advancementlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Paid time offlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Training amp; developmentlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Vision insurancelt;/ligt; lt;/ulgt; lt;/divgt; lt;div class=quot;trix-contentquot;gt; lt;div class=quot;trix-contentquot;gt; lt;divgt; lt;stronggt;Who We Arelt;brgt;lt;/stronggt;Elevated Kids is a boutique, BCBA-owned early autism care provider specializing in a natural, play-based approach to ABA that is thoughtful and relationship-driven for toddlers and young children. We were intentionally built to be different, placing intention, quality, and meaningful impact at the center of everything we do.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;Our care model is grounded in Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI), the gold standard for early autism care. By blending the science of ABA with developmental and relationship-based practices, we support meaningful progress across communication, social engagement, play, and daily life skills—with parent coaching as a central pillar of our care.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;At Elevated Kids, families experience a concierge-style level of care—highly personalized, responsive, and collaborative from the very first phone call. We are guided by compassion, integrity, and a belief that every child and family deserves exceptional support, not a one-size-fits-all model. Our team is made up of thoughtful, driven professionals who value collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvement. We believe high-quality care and a healthy, supportive work environment go hand in hand. Ideas are welcomed, feedback is constructive, and people are supported to do their best work together.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt; lt;stronggt;What We Dolt;brgt;lt;/stronggt;Elevated Kids provides individualized, family-centered autism care through a boutique, interdisciplinary model designed to meet children and families where they are. Our services are delivered in the settings where young children naturally learn and thrive—homes, preschools, and community spaces—because research consistently shows this leads to the most meaningful and lasting outcomes.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;Our approach emphasizes developmentally appropriate goals, authentic connection, and strong caregiver partnership. Parent coaching and caregiver involvement are woven into every layer of care, ensuring progress extends beyond sessions by empowering families with the tools and confidence to support their child beyond sessions. lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;Every child’s care is intentionally designed, closely supported, and continuously adapted reflecting our belief that early autism care should feel personal, collaborative, and elevated, while remaining grounded in best practice and integrity. Our model represents a modern evolution of ABA, prioritizing developmental science, family partnership, and sustainable, high-quality care that supports long-term clinician fulfillment.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt; lt;stronggt;Why You’ll Love Working Herelt;brgt;lt;/stronggt;At Elevated Kids, BTs are an essential part of our care team and you’ll feel that from day one. You’ll work in an environment where expectations are clear, support is consistent, and your work is recognized and appreciated.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;You’ll be guided by BCBA-led leadership who understand the day-to-day realities of direct care and are accessible when you need help, feedback, or encouragement. Training, communication, and preparation are priorities here, so you can focus on connecting with children and doing meaningful work without feeling rushed or alone.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;What BTs appreciate most:lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;ulgt; lt;ligt;Consistent guidance and supervision from experienced BCBAslt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Thoughtful scheduling and realistic expectationslt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Ongoing training and opportunities to build skills with confidencelt;/ligt; lt;ligt;A team culture that values respect, kindness, and collaborationlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Work that feels purposeful, rewarding, and aligned with best practicelt;/ligt; lt;/ulgt; lt;divgt;We are intentional about creating a workplace where BTs feel supported, prepared, and proud of the care they provide. If you’re looking for a team that invests in you and your growth, you’ll feel at home here.lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;lt;stronggt;lt;brgt;Role Overviewlt;/stronggt;lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;As a Behavior Technician at Elevated Kids, you play a meaningful, hands-on role in supporting young children and their families through engaging, play-based care in everyday environments. You’ll work closely with children during their daily routines, helping build foundational skills through connection, consistency, and thoughtful support.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;You’ll be part of a team that values preparation, communication, and support. BTs at Elevated Kids are never expected to work in isolation; you’ll receive clear guidance, ongoing training, and consistent collaboration with BCBA-led leadership to help you feel confident and supported in your work.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt; lt;stronggt;What Success Looks Like in This Rolelt;brgt;lt;/stronggt;Success as a BT at Elevated Kids is built on consistency, reliability, and genuine connection. By showing up with care and curiosity, you help create predictable, supportive experiences where children and families can thrive, while continuing to grow your skills and confidence over time.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;In this role, success looks like:lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;ulgt; lt;ligt;Creating engaging, play-based learning experiences that support each child’s goalslt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Building warm, trusting, respectful relationships with children and their caregiverslt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Implementing care plans with consistency and attention to detail, with guidance from your supervising BCBAlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Communicating openly with your team and asking questions when support is neededlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Continuing to learn, reflect, and grow with the support of training and mentorshiplt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Showing up on time, prepared, and ready to engage with each childlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Taking pride in being a dependable part of a child’s care teamlt;/ligt; lt;/ulgt; lt;divgt;We believe reliability and consistency are forms of care. With clear expectations, thoughtful scheduling, and strong team support, this role is designed to help you feel confident, valued, and successful over time.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt; lt;stronggt;Qualifications amp; What We’re Looking Forlt;brgt;lt;/stronggt;We’re looking for BTs who are dependable, compassionate, and excited to support young children through meaningful, play-based care. Experience is important but mindset, reliability, and a willingness to learn matter most.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;We’d love to hear from you if you:lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;ulgt; lt;ligt;Enjoy working with young children and aren’t afraid to be silly, playful, and fully engagedlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Are comfortable getting on the floor, joining in play, and meeting children where they arelt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Feel connected to sentiments such as “All Play is Okay” and “Connection over Compliance”lt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Are reliable, consistent, and take pride in showing up preparedlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Communicate clearly and work well as part of a teamlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Are open to feedback and eager to grow your skillslt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Can meet the requirements to obtain or maintain RBT certificationlt;/ligt; lt;/ulgt; lt;divgt;Nice to have (but not required):lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;ulgt; lt;ligt;Prior experience as a BT/RBTlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Coursework or background in psychology, education, or a related fieldlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Experience working with toddlers or young childrenlt;/ligt; lt;/ulgt; lt;divgt;We value people who bring curiosity, care, and commitment to their work. If you’re motivated to learn and excited to be part of a supportive team, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt; lt;stronggt;Training amp; Supportlt;brgt;lt;/stronggt;At Elevated Kids, training is not a one-time event, it’s an ongoing, supportive process designed to help you feel confident and successful in your role. Our Clinical Quality amp; Empowerment (CQE) Team exists to ensure every BT feels prepared, supported, and empowered to deliver high-quality, play-based care.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;Each BT is thoughtfully paired with a dedicated CQE coach who provides individualized guidance and encouragement. During your first 90 days, you’ll receive structured coaching focused on building confidence and fidelity in Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI). While the first 90 days provide a strong foundation, coaching does not stop there. Ongoing support, feedback, and skill refinement continue throughout your time at Elevated Kids, ensuring you’re always growing and supported.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;In addition to CQE coaching, you’ll receive weekly, in-person clinical supervision from your supervising BCBA. Together, these layers of support ensure you’re never working in isolation and always have access to feedback, problem-solving, and mentorship.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;What you can expect:lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;ulgt; lt;ligt;Assignment to a CQE coach for individualized support and skill developmentlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;A structured 90-day coaching period focused on NDBI fidelity and confidencelt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Weekly, in-person supervision with your supervising BCBAlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Ongoing feedback, encouragement, and opportunities for growthlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;A team that prioritizes learning, quality, and empowerment over pressurelt;/ligt; lt;/ulgt; lt;divgt;We believe that when BTs are well-supported, everyone benefits, especially the children and families we serve. Our training model is designed to help you feel capable, confident, and proud of the care you provide from the very beginning.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt; lt;stronggt;A Day in the Life as a Behavior Technician lt;brgt;lt;/stronggt;Your day centers on play, connection, and consistency in the environments where children naturally learn and grow.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;You may begin your day supporting a child at home, in a preschool, or in a community-based setting joining in play, following the child’s lead, and creating opportunities for learning through everyday moments. Sessions are thoughtfully planned so you can focus on engagement.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt;Throughout the day, you’ll:lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;ulgt; lt;ligt;Work one-on-one with young children using play-based, naturalistic strategieslt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Get on the floor, be silly, and build joyful connections that support learninglt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Implement care plans with guidance from your supervising BCBA and CQE coachlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Communicate with families and your team about progress, questions, and winslt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Receive feedback, encouragement, and support through supervision and coachinglt;/ligt; lt;/ulgt; lt;divgt;No two days look exactly the same, but each day is grounded in preparation, support, and shared purpose. You’ll leave knowing your consistency and care made a real difference and that you were supported every step of the way.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt; lt;stronggt;What We Providelt;brgt;lt;/stronggt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;ulgt; lt;ligt;Competitive hourly pay ranging from $24–$28/hour, based on experiencelt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Paid training, shadowing, and onboarding to help you feel confident from the startlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;High-quality BCBA supervision hours, with consistent guidance and support, and the opportunity to accrue both restricted and unrestricted supervision hourslt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Health benefits, including vision and dentallt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Paid time off (PTO) and paid sick leave (PSL)lt;/ligt; lt;ligt;401(k) with employer matchlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Provider incentive program designed to recognize quality, consistency, and impactlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;A consistent, predictable, yet flexible schedule, with opportunities to add hours when availablelt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Weekly paylt;/ligt; lt;/ulgt; lt;divgt; lt;stronggt;Schedule amp; Work Environmentlt;brgt;lt;/stronggt;BTs may support children in:lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;ulgt; lt;ligt;Home-based settings, working within daily routines and family environmentslt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Community or early learning settings, such as preschools or childcare programslt;/ligt; lt;/ulgt; lt;divgt;Your schedule is never assigned. It is created collaboratively, with clear communication and shared expectations from the start. We prioritize predictability while remaining flexible to individual needs, so you have consistent support and the space to focus on meaningful, play-based work with children.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt; lt;stronggt;What You’ll Need for This Rolelt;brgt;lt;/stronggt;To be successful in this role, we’re looking for individuals who bring reliability, warmth, and a genuine interest in working with young children. The following requirements help ensure a safe, supportive experience for the families we serve.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;ulgt; lt;ligt;Ability to obtain and maintain RBT certification, as required, within 120 days of hirelt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Bachelor’s degree in psychology, ABA, education, or a related field strongly preferred (candidates with other backgrounds are encouraged to apply)lt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Ability to pass required background checks and employment screeningslt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to assigned settings, as neededlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Physical ability to engage in play-based care, including getting on the floor, moving with children, and participating in active playlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Strong communication skills and comfort working as part of a teamlt;/ligt; lt;/ulgt; lt;divgt;We know great BTs come from many different paths. If you’re dependable, eager to learn, and excited to support children through meaningful, play-based care, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every preferred qualification.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; lt;/divgt; lt;divgt; lt;stronggt;Location amp; Service Arealt;brgt;lt;/stronggt;This role supports families within the city of Austin and surrounding towns, with services provided across home, community, and school-based