ABA Therapist (Training Provided)

Behavioral Health Works • Roslindale, MA

5d • Onsite

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. Working collaboratively with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), supervisors, children, and families, the therapist helps clients develop communication, social, play, and everyday living skills. Training is provided, and the role offers opportunities for professional growth.

Therapy is delivered in clients’ homes, schools, and community settings. The position is part-time, with expected hours of 10–25 per week. Candidates must be available at least three days per week for a minimum of 10 hours, including availability after 3:00 PM, and must reliably travel to assigned client sessions.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old, as required by Massachusetts state insurance requirements for Behavior Technicians.
• Meet at least one of the following: have completed a minimum of 60 college credits; have six months of recent work experience with children with developmental disabilities; or hold an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
• Be available at least three days per week, totaling 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.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including remaining active throughout the day and lifting or assisting children and equipment up to 50 pounds as required by assigned cases.

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, caregiver, childcare provider, tutor, or a similar role.
• 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 ABA therapy in clients’ homes, schools, and community settings.
• Implement behavior intervention and skill-acquisition programs under BCBA supervision.
• Teach communication, social, play, and daily living skills through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
• Track client progress and collect session data.
• Engage actively with children and help ensure their 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.
• Voluntary benefits for part-time employees, including 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.
• Tuition reductions at partnered 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