ABA Therapist (Training Provided)

Behavioral Health Works • Boston, MA

2d • $25 - $33

About The Position

Behavioral Health Works (BHW) is seeking Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to provide individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Team members work collaboratively with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), supervisors, children, and families to help clients develop communication, social, play, and everyday living skills. Training is provided, and the role offers opportunities to grow skills in ABA.

This part-time position provides in-home, school, and community-based therapy. Employees must be available at least three days per week, for at least 10 hours total, including availability after 3:00 PM. Expected hours are 10–25 per week. The role requires reliable transportation and travel between client locations, as well as use of an internet-capable smartphone or similar device to record session data.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old, as required by Massachusetts state insurance requirements for Behavior Technicians.
• Must have completed at least 60 college credits, or have six months of recent work experience with children with developmental disabilities, or hold an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
• Must be available at least three days per week and for a minimum of 10 hours per week, including availability after 3:00 PM.
• Must have reliable transportation and be comfortable driving to client sessions.
• Must have access to and be able to use a smartphone or similar internet-capable device for capturing client session data.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills, patience, professionalism, and the ability to actively engage with children.
• Must be able to sit on the floor, kneel, bend, crouch, stand, and frequently transition between floor and standing during therapy sessions.
• Must be able to lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when required by assigned cases.
• Must bring energy, patience, and professionalism while working with children and responding to challenging behaviors.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of recent experience in a role supporting children or individuals with developmental disabilities, such as Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician, paraprofessional, instructional aide, special education aide, Direct Support Professional, caregiver, respite worker, youth coach, preschool teacher, teacher's assistant, childcare provider, nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, tutor, substitute teacher, behavioral health technician, interventionist, social services worker, foster care worker, Qualified Mental Health Professional, autism advocate, mental health advocate, after-school program staff, or childcare volunteer.
• Currently pursuing or having completed college coursework or a degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Child Development, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home, school, and community-based ABA therapy.
• Implement behavior intervention and skill-acquisition programs under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Teach communication, social, play, and daily living skills through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
• Track client progress and collect data during sessions.
• Actively engage children, implement behavior support plans, and respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors to ensure client safety.
• Complete documentation using electronic devices.
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $25.00–$33.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Voluntary dental, vision, identity protection, pet insurance, legal services, chiropractic care, voluntary life insurance, and AFLAC supplemental insurance programs for part-time employees.
• Company-observed holidays as non-working days.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible schedules.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Discounted tuition for eligible employees at affiliated universities, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral-level programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed