ABA Therapist (Training Provided)

Behavioral Health Works • Everett, 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. The team collaborates with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), supervisors, children, and families to develop communication, social, play, and everyday living skills.

The role provides therapy in clients’ homes, schools, and community settings. Behavior Technicians implement behavior intervention and skill-acquisition programs under BCBA supervision, teach skills through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, and track client progress and collect session data. This is a part-time position expected to involve 10–25 hours per week, with availability required at least three days weekly and after 3:00 PM.

Requirements

• Meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years.
• 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.
• 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 actively engage with children.
• Be able to sit on the floor, kneel, bend, crouch, stand, and frequently transition between floor and standing during sessions.
• Be able to lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by assigned cases.
• Travel between assigned client locations.

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, 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 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 respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors to ensure client safety.
• Complete documentation using electronic devices.
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed