Behavior Technician - BT - Full-Time
About The Position
ABA Centers of New Jersey is hiring a full-time Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to provide Applied Behavior Analysis therapy and support individuals with autism and their families. The role involves delivering therapy in homes, schools, communities, or clinics; teaching communication, social, and daily living skills; and implementing individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision. Technicians collect and document session data, collaborate with BCBAs, colleagues, and families, participate in meetings and training, and assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed. BTs complete a paid 40-hour training program over two consecutive weeks at the same rate of pay, followed by hands-on precepting, and must pass the RBT exam within 45 days. RBTs must hold active certification in good standing and complete one week of paid training followed by hands-on precepting. Training availability is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Starting pay is $21.25 per hour for BTs and $23.50 per hour for RBTs; final compensation depends on experience, training, and educational credentials.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Availability during afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance.
- Ability to pass background checks and drug screening and to pass a driving record review.
- New Jersey candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have at least one year of experience working with children, in healthcare, or in a related field.
- BTs must complete a 40-hour paid training program over two consecutive weeks, complete hands-on precepting, and pass the RBT exam within 45 days.
- RBTs must have active certification in good standing and complete one week of paid training followed by hands-on precepting.
- Availability for training Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in childcare, education, or related fields.
- Experience working with children or adolescents.
- Prior exposure to ABA services.
Responsibilities
- Deliver ABA therapy in homes, schools, communities, or clinics.
- Teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
- Implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision.
- Collect, organize, and accurately document session data.
- Work closely with BCBAs, team members, and families.
- Participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
- Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed.
Benefits
- 21 paid days off (15 PTO days and 6 holidays), increasing with tenure.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Performance bonus potential.
- Structured career advancement through the Level Up Program, with a $1 per hour pay increase per level upon competency completion.
- Apprenticeship program with training and supervision hours provided.
- Full-tuition scholarship opportunity at a designated university to pursue a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Professional development opportunities for certification.
- Paid RBT training.
- Mentorship toward BCBA certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
