ABA Therapist (Child Care Experience Required)

Behavioral Health Works • South Boston, MA

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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. Technicians work collaboratively with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), supervisors, children, and families to support the development of communication, social, play, and everyday living skills.

The role involves providing therapy in clients’ homes, schools, and community settings. Technicians implement behavior intervention and skill-acquisition programs under BCBA supervision, engage children in developmentally appropriate activities, and collect data on client progress. The position is part-time, expected to be 10–25 hours per week, with at least three days of availability and availability after 3:00 PM.

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, 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-enabled device to capture client session data.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, patience, professionalism, and the ability to actively engage with children.
• Remain active throughout the day, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, and frequently transitioning between floor and standing.
• Lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by assigned cases.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of recent experience in a role supporting children and/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-based, 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 and help 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.
• 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