Registered Behavior Technician

Are you passionate about helping others and ready to advance a rewarding career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? At Upstate Caring Partners, we’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate professionals to support children and adults with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)—and to grow with us.

As an RBT, you’ll be a trusted clinical teammate under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). You’ll provide high-quality, direct ABA services, coach and support fellow staff, contribute to assessments and behavior plans, and help create positive, supportive environments where people can thrive. This is a hands-on role where every day brings the chance to make a meaningful difference—while you continue building your ABA career.

Every day as an RBT, you’ll:

• Teach independence through communication, social, and daily living skills.
• Apply ABA strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and build new, meaningful skills.
• Collect, graph, and analyze data to guide treatment and demonstrate progress.
• Collaborate within a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to person-centered care.
• Make a real impact—every single day.

At Upstate Caring Partners, Behavior Technicians have the chance to work in a variety of settings, each offering unique experiences and meaningful impact:

• Tradewinds Education Center - Support students ages 5–21 with significant behavioral and developmental challenges in a therapeutic learning environment. Tradewinds offers a comprehensive curriculum, vocational training, therapies, and enrichment activities all designed to help students build independence and essential life skills.
• New Discoveries Learning Center - Work with preschoolers ages 3–5 in an inclusive setting that prepares them for kindergarten. This program emphasizes hands-on learning, social development, and early intervention services such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy.

• Youth & Adult Residential Programs — Provide care and skill-building supports in our Children’s Residential Program (CRP) and Adult Residential Programs, creating home-like environments where individuals can thrive.

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or a related field (required).
• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
• Demonstrated experience implementing ABA programs and coaching peers on protocol implementation (preferred).
• Strong data collection, graphing, and reporting skills; comfort preparing data summaries for team reviews.
• Excellent computer skills (Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to give/receive performance feedback.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to follow supervisory guidance.
• Travel required; must have or be willing to obtain a valid New York State Driver’s License.

Behavior Technician → RBT → ABA Instructor → BCBA → Senior BCBA.

• Behavior Technician
• 6-Month Comprehensive Clinical Apprenticeship
• Weekly Supervision from Licensed BCBA
• Learn foundational clinical skills
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
• Earn your National RBT Certification in ABA
• Increased pay and recognition
• Applied Behavior Analysis Instructor
• Significant tuition support for completing BCBA coursework (Master’s)
• Advanced skills under supervision of Senior BCBA
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Become a BCBA and NYS Licensed Behavior Analyst
• Supervise staff and present at conferences
• Senior BCBA
• Enhance leadership skills as part of our clinical team
• Provide clinical supervision to BCBAs and direction to program staff