Behavior Technician

Autism Care Partners•Holyoke, MA

2d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Behavior Technicians work one-on-one with children at an Autism Care Partners center, implementing clinical plans designed by a BCBA to help clients build communication, social, and adaptive skills. This entry-level role provides training to passionate individuals and supports client development across language, socialization, play, self-help, and motor skills, as well as behavior-reduction goals. The role also supports toilet training, including diaper changes, and may involve physical guidance as needed to ensure client safety. Technicians collect, record, and summarize data on observable behavior, complete session documentation accurately, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. Employees attend required trainings, maintain technical knowledge, and comply with the BACB’s code of ethics. Services are center-based, with BCBAs on-site for hands-on guidance. The posting offers full-time and part-time opportunities. Full-time benefits include guaranteed weekly hours, a structured advancement program with potential promotion applications every three months and corresponding pay increases, and ongoing training. Optional Saturday sessions may be available based on client and supervisor availability.

Requirements

No prior criminal history.
Ability to utilize technology.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and Windows.
Ability to operate basic office equipment.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Minimum high school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Previous child care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work one-on-one with children at the center, implementing BCBA-designed clinical plans.
Use ABA principles, including reinforcement and prompting, to teach adaptive skills in language, socialization, play, self-help, and motor development.
Use ABA principles to address behavior-reduction goals.
Support client toilet-training goals, including diaper changes.
With training, implement skill-development programs and provide appropriate physical guidance as needed to ensure client safety.
Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
Complete session documentation accurately.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
Attend required trainings and maintain and acquire technical knowledge.
Comply with the BACB’s code of ethics.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Benefits

Opportunity to apply for promotion every three months, with a corresponding pay increase when advancing.
Guaranteed weekly hours.
Competitive and reliable pay.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
21 paid days off in the first year: 10 paid holidays and 11 PTO days.
On-site BCBA guidance and strong clinical support.
Supervision for RBTs and master’s students working toward BCBA, SLP, or OT careers.
Ongoing hands-on, client-specific training.
Voluntary short- and long-term disability coverage, plus accident and critical illness coverage.
Employee referral program.
Employee assistance program.
Pet insurance.