Behavior Technician

Northeast Family Services•Haverhill, MA

20d

About The Position

Northeast Family Services is seeking a Behavior Technician to implement clients’ behavior support plans and provide ABA-based instruction under the direction of a supervising BCBA. The role focuses on reducing problematic behavior and promoting the development of new skills. The Behavior Technician monitors client behavior, collects data, and reports findings to the supervising BCBA, while collaborating with the BCBA and the client’s family to support meaningful behavioral changes. This is a part-time, fee-for-service position with required availability after school, in the evening, and late evening. Employees need a valid driver’s license and reliable, consistent access to a vehicle, as well as access to a laptop or CPS, high-speed secure internet, and a phone. The position pays $20–$27 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old, as required by 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 degree or certification related to behavior management 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, in the evening, and late evening.
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.
Take 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.
Have access to a laptop or CPS, high-speed secure internet, and a phone.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing behavioral interventions in applied settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement clients’ behavior support plans under the direction of a supervising BCBA.
Provide ABA-based instruction to promote the development of new skills.
Monitor client behavior and collect data on client behavior.
Report client behavior data 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 seeking BCBA or BCaBA credentials; a two-year contract is offered following successful completion of fieldwork experience.
RBT 40-hour training, initial competency assessment, and ongoing skills-based supervision.
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+ hours per week.
Tuition reimbursement program available to eligible employees.
Flexible schedule built to meet staff needs.
Summer Fun Fridays: the company closes at 12:30 p.m. every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day.