Behavior Technician

Northeast Family Services • Watertown, MA

22d • $20 - $27

About The Position

Northeast Family Services is seeking a part-time, fee-for-service Behavior Technician. The role implements clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior and provides ABA-based instruction to develop new skills under the direction of a supervising BCBA. The Behavior Technician monitors and collects data on client behavior and reports that information to the supervising BCBA. The role collaborates with the BCBA and the client’s family to support meaningful changes in behavior.

The position requires availability after school, in the evening, and late evening. It also requires a valid driver’s license and reliable, consistent access to a vehicle, as well as access to a laptop or CPS, secure high-speed internet, and a phone. Compensation is $20–$27 per hour, depending on experience.

Northeast Family Services offers supervision and training opportunities for staff pursuing behavioral credentials, along with a flexible schedule. The organization also closes at 12:30 p.m. on Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 24 months of experience working with people with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional-age youth, or families; or an associate degree or higher in a human, social, or educational services discipline, or a behavior-management-related degree or certification from an accredited community college or educational institution, and 12 months of relevant experience; or BACB Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification and 12 months of relevant experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old under updated Massachusetts ABA program requirements.
• Availability after school, in the evening, and late evening.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, consistent access to a vehicle.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate approach to care.
• Authorized to work in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• Access to a laptop or CPS, secure high-speed internet, and a phone.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing behavioral interventions in applied settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior.
• Provide ABA-based instruction to promote development of new skills under the direction of a supervising BCBA.
• Monitor client behavior, collect behavioral data, and report it to the supervising BCBA.
• Collaborate with the supervising BCBA and the client’s family to support meaningful changes in client behavior.

Benefits

• High-quality supervision of fieldwork experience for candidates pursuing BCBA or BCaBA credentials; a two-year contract is offered following successful completion of fieldwork experience.
• RBT 40-hour training, initial competency assessment, ongoing skills-based supervision, and a $100 bonus upon obtaining the RBT credential.
• Hands-on training and ongoing clinical support from a supervising BCBA.
• Multiple free monthly professional development and training activities on rotating relevant topics and skills.
• Individualized supervision focused on professional goals and skill advancement.
• Access to company technology, with a productivity agreement of 20 or more hours per week.
• Tuition reimbursement program available to eligible employees.
• Flexible schedule built to meet staff needs.
• Summer Fun Fridays: closes at 12:30 p.m. every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED