Child Development Specialist / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Child Development Specialist / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Compensation: $23-25 per hour; paid bi-weekly
Employment Type: W-2, Part-Time Employee; Non-Exempt (opportunities for full-time advancement available!)
Schedule: Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm; scheduling approximately 20 hours per week
Location: Clinic and School Settings 

Come Play. Come Learn. Make a Difference.

Waverly is seeking an energetic and engaged Child Development Specialist (RBT) to work with preschool-aged children with autism in our clinic and in community preschools throughout Greenwich and surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate with a background in psychology, education, child development, or a related field who is interested in gaining meaningful, hands-on experience with young children and exploring graduate school or a career in a therapeutic profession.

Child Development Specialists provide individualized support to help children communicate, participate, learn, build relationships, and become more independent. The work is active and play-based—you might build a block tower, join a pretend-play game, explore the playground, teach communication or cognitive skills, support participation in a classroom activity, or help a child develop a new skill.

At Waverly, you'll collaborate with and learn from experienced clinicians, including psychologists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, educators, and behavior analysts.

Responsibilities

• Obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential: The Waverly Group will provide coursework, training and compensation for initial certification exams, enabling candidates to sit for certification examination and ongoing supervision to maintain credential.
• Work with preschool-aged children with autism in clinic and community preschool settings.
• Foster positive, supportive relationships with children through play, connection, and engagement.
• Teach communication, social, play, cognitive, adaptive, and daily living skills.
• Implement individualized programs under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Collect data and maintain clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and other members of the care team.
• Participate in supervision, training, and case consultation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $23-$25 per hour; paid bi-weekly
• Retirement Eligibility: 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Professional development/supervision on an ongoing basis
• Training beyond the task list on topics such as Client Dignity, Ableism, Assent, Disruptive Behavior, Anxiety and School Avoidance
• Opportunity to attend and learn about various areas of practice within the field of psychology, education, and related therapies.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in psychology, education, or related field).
• Experience working with children.
• Experience in the field of special needs children is preferred, but not required.
• Laptop or personal electronic device for data collection.
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and display flexibility.
• High ethical and professional standards.
• Enthusiasm for working with young children.
• Willingness to learn new clinical skills.
• Ability to work as a team player while also taking initiative is essential.
• Ability to receive and provide collaborative feedback to/from team members.

About The Waverly Group:

The Waverly Group is a collaborative, multidisciplinary pediatric therapy center located in Old Greenwich, CT. We work with children, families and schools, providing support for behavioral, educational, psychological, speech and language, nutritional and occupational challenges. The Waverly Group prides itself on its dynamic team approach and seeks motivated, responsible, creative team players. 

The Waverly Group is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

The Waverly Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The Waverly Group is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to [email protected].