Behavior Technician Apprentice (Paid Training to RBT Certification) | Bronx, NY 10461

Launch your career in behavioral health — and get paid to learn.

Join New York State’s First-Ever Behavioral Health Apprenticeship Program

At The Inspired Community Project (TICP), we believe careers in behavioral health should be accessible, supported, and life-changing — not gatekept.

That’s why we proudly created New York State’s first-ever Behavioral Health Apprenticeship Program: a one-of-a-kind opportunity for passionate, motivated individuals to receive paid, hands-on training while working toward certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

If you’re someone who loves working with children, wants meaningful work, and is ready to build a real career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), this could be the opportunity that changes everything.

Whether you’re brand new to the field or already exploring the RBT path, this program is designed to help you grow with structure, mentorship, and purpose.

Why This Role Is Different

This is not your average entry-level role.

As a Behavior Technician Apprentice, you’ll be part of our Training & Excellence (T&E) Program — an immersive, paid apprenticeship housed within TICP’s Clinical Department.

You’ll receive:

• Paid hands-on training
• A paid 40-hour RBT course
• 50 additional paid training hours outside the classroom
• Weekly mentorship from experienced clinicians
• Real-world experience with children in a supportive environment
• A clear pathway to RBT certification
• Career growth opportunities after graduation

By the end of the program, you’ll have completed the training requirements needed to sit for the RBT certification exam and be fully prepared to take the next step in your behavioral health career.

And once you graduate?

You may have the opportunity to continue with TICP as a full-time salaried team member — or we’ll help support your transition into the next chapter of your career with the tools, resources, and professional connections to thrive.

What You’ll Do

Learn, grow, and make a real impact every day.

As a Behavior Technician Apprentice, you’ll receive training while actively supporting children in a warm, structured, and play-based environment.

Training & Professional Development

As part of the Training & Excellence (T&E) Program, you will:

• Complete the 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training
• Participate in 50 paid hours of additional apprenticeship training
• Attend weekly required paid trainings with the Director of Training & Excellence
• Successfully pass the end-of-module competency exam for all 4 program modules
• Participate in feedback sessions to help strengthen and shape the T&E Program
• Learn to work ethically and professionally in alignment with the BACB Ethics Code

Working with Students

You’ll support children in a natural, play-based, child-centered setting while learning how to apply ABA strategies in meaningful, developmentally supportive ways.

You will:

• Use behavior analytic strategies aligned with TICP’s mission, values, and child-centered approach
• Help create a fun, engaging, and motivating learning environment for each student
• Support children in developing skills related to:

1. communication

2. play and leisure

3. emotional development

4. coping and tolerance

5. adaptive and self-care skills

6. social relationships

7. independence and self-advocacy

8. safety skills

• Implement evidence-based treatment plans under clinical supervision
• Collect data on treatment goals using an online data system
• Assist with classroom routines such as:

1. snacks

2. packing/unpacking student materials

3. escorting students to/from bus or family drop-off/pick-up

4. daily wellness/health screenings

• Support diapering and/or toilet training based on student needs
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all HIPAA requirements related to sensitive information

Working with the Team

At TICP, we do not work in silos.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team and will:

• Communicate positively and professionally with team members and families
• Collaborate respectfully with others working with the child to help skills generalize across settings
• Share updates with the child’s team regarding activities and progress during sessions
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by sanitizing materials and centers as needed

Optional Leadership Opportunities

We love growing leaders from within. Apprentices may also have the opportunity to apply for:

• Young Professionals Board of Directors
• Community Committees

Who You Are

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Are interested in, pursuing, or preparing for RBT certification
• Love working with children and want to build a career that makes a real difference
• Are reliable, motivated, and eager to learn
• Are creative, energetic, and excited to work in a diverse community
• Have strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Can follow through, take feedback well, and grow through coaching
• Understand the importance of punctuality, consistency, and showing up for students every day

Schedule

• Full-time, on-site
• 40 hours/week
• Non-exempt

Available schedules (assigned after onboarding paperwork is complete):

• Schedule A: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Schedule B: Monday–Friday, 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Compensation & BenefitsStarting Rate

• $18.00/hour for entry-level candidates with limited or no ABA experience

What You’ll Receive

• Weekly payroll
• Paid lunch hour
• Paid 40-hour RBT training course
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k)

After 90-Day Probation

PTO Total: 6 weeks (31 days)

Discretionary PTO

• 10 days (2 weeks per calendar year; unused time may roll over)

Predetermined Paid Holidays (11 days)

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents Day
• Employee Appreciation Day (March)
• Autism Advocacy Day (April)
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Black Friday

Predetermined Paid Closure Weeks (10 days)

• Last week of August
• Week between Christmas and New Year’s

Requirements Before Start Date

To join the program, candidates must be able to complete:

• Background check
• Fingerprinting
• Active Aspire Registry registration
• ECETP e-Learning registration
• ECETP Mandated Reporter Training (free, online, 3 hours)
• ECETP Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning (free, online, 5 hours)
• CPR / First Aid / Emergency Medical Assistance training
• Epinephrine auto-injector training

Physical Requirements

This role requires active engagement with young children in classroom and therapy environments. Candidates must be able to:

• Frequently move or safely lift children up to 40 lbs
• Sit, stand, bend, kneel, and move throughout the classroom
• Participate in floor-based play, sensory activities, and movement-based interventions

Why TICP?

At TICP, we believe the people doing the work deserve a workplace that believes in them.

This apprenticeship is more than a job — it’s a career-launching opportunity to receive paid training, build real skills, and become part of a team that is redefining what behavioral health support can look like for children and families.

If you’re looking for a place where you can learn, grow, be mentored, and make a difference from day one — we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and start building your future with TICP.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Internship

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bronx, NY 10461 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18