Behavior Technician

Northeast Family Services•Worcester, MA

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About The Position

Northeast Family Services is seeking a part-time, fee-for-service Behavior Technician. Under the direction of a supervising BCBA, the Behavior Technician implements clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behaviors and provides ABA-based instruction to promote new skills. The role includes monitoring and collecting data on client behavior and reporting that data to the supervising BCBA. The Behavior Technician collaborates with the BCBA and the client’s family to support meaningful changes in client behavior. Compensation is $20–$27 per hour depending on experience, with competitive fee-for-service rates.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old, per updated Massachusetts ABA program requirements.
Meet one of the following qualification pathways: a high school diploma or GED and 24 months of experience working with people with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional-age youth, or families; 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.
Be available after school and during evening and late-evening hours.
Have a valid driver’s license and reliable, consistent access to a vehicle.
Have strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Have effective written and verbal communication skills.
Bring a compassionate approach to care.
Be authorized to work in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing behavioral interventions in applied settings.

Responsibilities

Implement clients’ behavior support plans under the direction of a supervising BCBA.
Provide ABA-based instruction to promote development of new skills.
Monitor client behavior and collect data on client behavior.
Report collected data to the supervising BCBA.
Work collaboratively 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 seeking BCBA or BCaBA credentials.
A two-year contract offered after successful completion of fieldwork experience.
RBT 40-hour training, initial competency assessment, and ongoing skills-based supervision.
$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.