Behavior Therapist - Fairfax

Behavior Therapist

• Aspire Living & Learning — Openings in Windsor, Burlington, Colchester, Fairfax, and Winooski
• Pay: $19.22 to $26.28 per hour DOE
• Job Type: Full-time, year-round (Part-time also available!)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Work Location: In person

Start a Rewarding Career as a Behavior Therapist

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.

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.

Experience in customer service, sales, education, healthcare, business, human services, marketing, communications, maintenance, government, or another field may be valuable in this role.

About the Behavior Therapist Role

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.

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.

Behavior Therapists may work in:

Aspire Living & Learning clinics

Public and private school settings

Client homes, as assigned

Community environments

Key Responsibilities

Implement individualized behavior support plans using applied behavior analysis techniques

Teach communication, social, motor, play, cognitive, and self-care skills

Support clients with daily living and personal care routines

Reduce challenging behaviors through approved intervention strategies

Collect accurate data on behavior, progress, and skill development

Follow written treatment plans, protocols, and safety procedures

Use prompting, discrete trial teaching, and naturalistic learning techniques

Apply prevention, redirection, and physical intervention procedures when necessary and properly trained

Maintain focus and attention for extended periods

Collaborate with behavior analysts, special education teachers, families, and other team members

Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and ongoing supervision

Adapt to daily schedule changes and changing client needs

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred; a combination of college coursework and relevant experience may be considered

Previous experience in ABA, education, healthcare, human services, behavioral health, or direct support is helpful but not required

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Proof of automobile insurance

Vehicle capable of transporting clients in the back seat

Ability to travel within approximately 45 minutes of Windsor, Vermont

Ability to pass a background check

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Physical fitness and coordination

Ability to demonstrate approved physical prevention and redirection techniques

Willingness to assist with personal care routines when necessary

Ability to manage multiple details and follow instructions accurately

Flexibility to work Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Ability to respond professionally to day-to-day schedule changes

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly pay: $19.22–$25.43, based on education and experience working under a BCBA

Bachelor’s degree with no prior experience: $20.61 per hour

Guaranteed year-round schedule of 37.5 hours per week

Opportunities to work up to 40 hours per week, including meetings and training

Apply Today

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:

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.

Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.

Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.

Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.

Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.