ABA Therapist (Child Care Experience Required)

Behavioral Health Works • Dorchester, MA

2d • $25 - $33

About The Position

Behavioral Health Works (BHW) is hiring Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to provide individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Therapists work collaboratively with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), supervisors, children, and families to build communication, social, play, and everyday living skills.

This part-time role provides in-home, school, and community-based therapy. Under BCBA supervision, the Behavior Technician implements behavior intervention and skill-acquisition programs, engages children in developmentally appropriate activities, tracks progress, and collects session data. The work requires active engagement with children, travel between client locations, and reliable documentation using an electronic device. Schedules must include at least three days per week and at least 10 hours per week, with availability after 3:00 PM; expected hours are 10–25 per week.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old, as required by Massachusetts state insurance requirements for Behavior Technicians.
• Meet one of the following: 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 3:00 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.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, patience, professionalism, and the ability to engage actively with children.
• Be able to sit on the floor, kneel, bend, crouch, stand, and frequently transition between floor and standing throughout the day.
• Be able to lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by assigned cases.
• Bring energy and be able to keep up with active children.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of recent experience in a role supporting children and/or individuals with developmental disabilities; examples include 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, QMHP, autism or 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 with children, implement behavior support plans, and ensure client safety by responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Complete session documentation using electronic devices.
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $25.00–$33.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Part-time employees have access to 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 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