ABA Therapist (Child Care Experience Required)

Behavioral Health Works • Boston, MA

2d • $25 - $33

About The Position

Behavioral Health Works (BHW) is seeking energetic, compassionate 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 Behavior Technician helps clients develop communication, social, play, and everyday living skills. Services are provided in clients’ homes, schools, and communities. This is a part-time role expected to involve 10–25 hours per week, with availability for at least three days and after 3:00 PM required.

Requirements

• Meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years, as required by Massachusetts state insurance requirements for Behavior Technicians.
• Have at least 60 completed college credits, or six months of recent work experience with children with developmental disabilities, or 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 throughout the day.
• Lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as required by assigned cases.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Travel reliably 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 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 home, school, and community settings.
• 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 children while implementing behavior support plans and ensuring client safety.
• Complete session 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 for 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