ABA Therapist (Training Provided)

Behavioral Health Works • East Boston, MA

2d • $25 - $33

About The Position

Behavioral Health Works (BHW) is seeking 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 help clients develop communication, social, play, and everyday living skills.

The role provides ABA therapy in clients’ homes, schools, and community settings. Therapists implement behavior intervention and skill-acquisition programs under BCBA supervision, teach skills through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, and track client progress by collecting session data. Training is provided.

This is a part-time position requiring availability at least three days per week and a minimum of 10 hours per week, including availability after 3:00 PM. Expected hours are 10–25 per week. The hourly compensation range is $25.00–$33.00, depending on experience. Reliable transportation and travel between client locations are required.

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 for a minimum of 10 hours per week, including availability after 3:00 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.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills, patience, professionalism, and the ability to engage actively with children.
• Must be able to lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as required by assigned cases.
• Must be able to perform the physical activities required during therapy sessions, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, and frequently transitioning between floor and standing.

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 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.
• Remain active during sessions, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, and transitioning between floor and standing.
• Engage actively with children and implement behavior support plans.
• Ensure client safety by responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Complete documentation using electronic devices.
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations.

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 as 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