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Child Interventionist / Behavior Technician / RLT

Part-time

Butterfly Effects

New Orleans, LAPart-time / Full-time$16–18/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16–18/hr
Location
New Orleans, LA
Schedule
Part-time / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Butterfly Effects seeks a Child Interventionist to assist children with autism in developing communication, social interaction, self-care, and other skills. The role implements ABA-based intervention plans in collaboration with families and a treatment team. It starts part-time, with a transition to full-time available, and offers educational and training support for career growth.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWorking With ChildrenReliable TransportationLifting 50 LbsMaintaining Various Postures

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentCriminal Background Check

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

New Orleans, LA, USA | Behavior Technicians | LA - New Orleans | Hourly | 16.00-18.00 per hour

Child Interventionist

Part Time to Start. Full Time to Follow.

Multiple Position Available. Apply Now!

$500 Sign On Bonus for RBTs!

Butterfly Effects' Mission is to make a socially significant change in the lives of children and families by hiring passionate, caring people to serve children and families affected by autism.

We are seeking dedicated Registered Behavior Technicians to directly assist children with autism in honing vital skills like communication, social interaction, and self-care. Join us in collaborating with families to execute ABA-based behavior intervention plans.

Why Work at Butterfly Effects?

Are you passionate about positively impacting the lives of children and families? Explore our fulfilling part-time role at Butterfly Effects!

  • Competitive Compensation: Earn an hourly rate ($16-$18) , based on your experience, education, and certifications.

  • Impactful Work: Contribute to lifelong changes in a child's life.

  • Career Growth: Available for educational and training support, with opportunities to become a Registered Behavior Technician or to grow towards gaining a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), aided by our guidance and financial assistance .

  • Supportive Environment: Join a team focused on bringing calm, protection, and joy to families affected by autism.

  • Sign On Bonus: $500 Sign On Bonus for RBTs Only - once you have billed at least 200 hours with clients

What Do You Bring to the Role?

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Passion for Children: A genuine love for working with children .

  • Positive Attitude: Strong interpersonal skills for working with children and families .

  • Transportation: Must have reliable transportation .

  • Background: Must be able to satisfactorily pass a criminal background check .

Schedule:

Part time to start, with a transition to full time

Full Time Opportunity: (30hours/week) - Must be available Monday- Friday 8am-4pm

Part Time: 3-5 Days during the week: (15+ hours/week) - 8AM-3PM

What Would You Be Doing?

  • Implements individualized treatment plans under the direction of a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA).

  • Observes, records, and reports on client's progress, as well as the condition and behavior of the client daily.

  • Manages challenging behaviors.

  • Applies behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients.

  • Assists clients, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills.

  • Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, trainers, and clients.

  • Functions as an active member of the treatment team.

  • Completes daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate , consistent, and timely manner through our online database.

  • Actively participates in continuous training programs designed to increase overall skills.

  • Maintains confidentiality of client information.

  • Follows Butterfly Effects policies and procedures.

Follow this link to get a better understanding of your role: https://youtu.be/FgH5TSu1FRY?si=-HiV4qxG9GvMyWno

Physical Requirements:

This role involves working in natural environments, occasionally requiring lifting or moving up to 50 lbs. and maintaining various postures for extended periods.

Who Are We?

Butterfly Effects has served more than 15,000 families since our inception in 2005. We have a long history of improving the lives of children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder through our family-centric applied behavior analysis (ABA) approach. Our mission is to deliver ABA treatment in partnership with families affected by autism to foster a more joyous life.

Our butterfly logo was chosen as a symbol of love, rebirth, and metamorphosis. Together, the name and logo represent our common purpose and deep commitment to helping families create lasting change through individualized ABA therapy.

For more information, please visit www.butterflyeffects.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Butterfly Effects, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate upon the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), age, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran status, service in the military, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role may assist with related special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management.

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,120 open Behavior Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$16–18/hr
  • US median$21–25/hr945 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $17/hr, is 26% below the US median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Behavior Technician hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 11 open Behavior Technician jobs in Louisiana and 1,120 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Behavior Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (158 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 831 of the 1,120 open Behavior Technician jobs (74%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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