ABA Therapist (Training Provided)

Behavioral Health Works • East Boston, MA

7d • $25 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Works is hiring Behavior Technicians/RBTs to provide personalized applied behavior analysis therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Working with BCBAs, Supervisors, and families, Behavior Technicians help clients develop communication, social, play, and everyday life skills. Therapy is provided in clients’ homes and communities, with progress tracked during sessions. The role involves actively engaging with children, implementing behavior support plans, and helping ensure client safety. Training is provided, and the position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

This is a part-time position, generally 10–15 hours per week. Candidates must be available at least three days and ten hours per week, including availability after 3 PM. The role requires reliable transportation to travel between client locations and use of a smartphone or similar internet-connected device for session data and documentation. Physical activities include sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, transitioning between floor and standing, and lifting or assisting children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when required by assigned cases. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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 at least 10 hours per week, including availability after 3 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-connected device capable of capturing client session data.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be able to remain physically active throughout the day, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, and frequently transitioning between floor and standing.
• Must bring energy, patience, and professionalism while engaging with children and responding appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Must be able to lift or assist children and equipment up to 50 pounds when required by assigned cases.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of recent experience in a relevant role supporting children or individuals with developmental disabilities, such as 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, 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 and community-based ABA therapy.
• Track client progress during sessions.
• Teach communication, social, play, and everyday life skills using ABA therapy.
• Actively engage with children and implement behavior support plans.
• Help ensure client safety by responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Complete client session data and documentation using electronic devices.
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations.
• Lift or assist children and equipment up to 50 pounds when required by assigned cases.

Benefits

• Voluntary dental, vision, identity protection, pet insurance, legal services, chiropractic care, voluntary life insurance, and AFLAC supplemental insurance programs are available to part-time employees.
• Company-observed holidays are 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