ABA Therapist (Training Provided)

Behavioral Health Works • Everett, MA

7d • $25 - $33

About The Position

Behavioral Health Works is seeking Behavior Technicians/RBTs to provide personalized applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The role focuses on teaching communication, social, play, and everyday life skills while working closely with families, BCBAs, and supervisors in a supportive, growth-focused environment. Training is provided.

Behavior Technicians provide in-home and community-based therapy, track client progress, implement behavior support plans, and help ensure client safety. The work involves active engagement with children, frequent movement between floor-level and standing activities, documentation on an electronic device, and travel between client locations. This is a part-time position with an expected schedule of 10–15 hours per week.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old, as mandated by Massachusetts state insurance requirements for Behavior Technicians.
• Meet one of the following qualifications: at least 60 completed college credits, six months of recent work experience with children with developmental disabilities, or an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
• Be available at least three days per week for a minimum of 10 hours per week, including availability after 3 PM.
• Have reliable transportation and be comfortable driving to client sessions.
• Have access to and be able to use a smartphone or similar internet-connected device capable of capturing client session data.
• Strong communication skills; bring energy, patience, and professionalism.
• Be able to remain active throughout the day, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, and frequently transitioning between floor and standing.
• Be able to lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., as required by assigned cases.
• Six months of recent experience in a role supporting children or individuals with developmental disabilities is encouraged.
• 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 is encouraged.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of recent experience as a Behavior Technician, RBT, 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, childcare volunteer, or in a similar role supporting children or individuals with developmental disabilities.
• 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 and community-based ABA therapy.
• Teach communication, social, play, and everyday life skills using ABA therapy.
• Track client progress during sessions.
• Implement behavior support plans and engage actively with children.
• Ensure client safety by responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Complete session documentation using an electronic device.
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations.

Benefits

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