<p><strong>Behavior Therapist</strong></p> <p>Aspire Living & Learning — Openings in Windsor, Burlington, Colchester, and Winooski<br>Pay: $19.22 – $25.43<span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"> per hour </span></span><br>Job Type: Full-time, year-round<br>Schedule: Monday–Friday, between 7:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (Team meetings once a week after hours)<br>Work Location: In person</p> <p><strong>Start a Rewarding Career as a Behavior Therapist</strong></p> <p>Aspire Living & Learning is hiring compassionate, dependable, and energetic Behavior Therapists to support children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum.</p> <p>This entry-level position provides hands-on experience in applied behavior analysis (ABA). No prior ABA experience is required. Aspire Living & Learning provides comprehensive on-the-job training, ongoing supervision, and support to help qualified employees pursue Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.</p> <p><strong>About the Behavior Therapist Role</strong></p> <p>Behavior Therapists work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or special education teacher. You will implement individualized behavior support plans, education plans, and service agreements while helping clients develop communication, social, academic, motor, and daily living skills.</p> <p>Clients may demonstrate mild to severe behavioral challenges, including aggressive or self-injurious behavior. The role requires patience, emotional maturity, physical fitness, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Implement individualized behavior support plans using applied behavior analysis techniques</li> <li>Teach communication, social, motor, play, cognitive, and self-care skills</li> <li>Support clients with daily living and personal care routines</li> <li>Reduce challenging behaviors through approved intervention strategies</li> <li>Collect accurate data on behavior, progress, and skill development</li> <li>Follow written treatment plans, protocols, and safety procedures</li> <li>Use prompting, discrete trial teaching, and naturalistic learning techniques</li> <li>Apply prevention, redirection, and physical intervention procedures when necessary and properly trained</li> <li>Maintain focus and attention for extended periods</li> <li>Collaborate with behavior analysts, special education teachers, families, and other team members</li> <li>Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and ongoing supervision</li> <li>Adapt to daily schedule changes and changing client needs</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree preferred; a combination of college coursework and relevant experience may be considered</li> <li>Previous experience in ABA, education, healthcare, human services, behavioral health, or direct support is helpful but not required</li> <li>Valid driver’s license</li> <li>Reliable transportation</li> <li>Proof of automobile insurance</li> <li>Vehicle capable of transporting clients in the back seat</li> <li>Ability to travel within approximately 45 minutes of Windsor, Vermont</li> <li>Ability to pass a background check</li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Physical fitness and coordination</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate approved physical prevention and redirection techniques</li> <li>Willingness to assist with personal care routines when necessary</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple details and follow instructions accurately</li> <li>Flexibility to work Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.</li> <li>Ability to respond professionally to day-to-day schedule changes</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation and Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Hourly pay: $19.22–$25.43, based on education and experience working under a BCBA</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree with no prior experience: $20.61 per hour</li> <li>Guaranteed year-round schedule of 37.5 hours per week</li> <li>Opportunities to work up to 40 hours per week, including meetings and training</li> </ul> <p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p> <p><strong>Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - </strong>Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.</li> <li><strong>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - </strong>Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.</li> <li><strong>Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - </strong>Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.</li> <li><strong>403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - </strong>A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.</li> <li><strong>Generous Paid Time Off - </strong>Paid