ABA Therapist (Child Care Experience Required)

Behavioral Health Works • Boston, MA

3d • $25 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Works (BHW) is hiring Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to provide individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The role involves working collaboratively with children, families, BCBAs, and supervisors to support communication, social, play, and everyday living skills. Therapy is provided in clients’ homes, schools, and community settings. This is a part-time position expected to average 10–25 hours per week, with availability required at least three days a week and after 3:00 PM. The position is based in Massachusetts, where candidates must be at least 21 years old under state insurance requirements for Behavior Technicians.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old, as required by Massachusetts state insurance requirements for Behavior Technicians.
• Must have at least 60 completed college credits, six months of recent work experience with children with developmental disabilities, or an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
• Must be available at least three days per week, totaling a minimum of 10 hours per week, including availability after 3:00 PM.
• Must have reliable transportation and be comfortable driving to client sessions.
• Must have access to and be able to use a smartphone or similar internet-connected device capable of capturing client session data.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills, patience, professionalism, and the ability to engage actively with children.
• Must be able to sit on the floor, kneel, bend, crouch, stand, and frequently transition between floor and standing during therapy sessions.
• Must be able to lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by assigned cases.
• Must travel between assigned client locations.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of recent experience in a role supporting children and/or individuals with developmental disabilities; examples include Behavior Technician, RBT, paraprofessional, instructional aide, special education aide, DSP, caregiver, respite worker, youth coach, preschool teacher, teacher’s assistant, childcare provider, nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, tutor, substitute teacher, behavioral health technician, interventionist, social services worker, foster care worker, QMHP, autism or mental health advocate, after-school program staff, or childcare volunteer.
• Currently pursuing or having completed college coursework or a degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Child Development, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.
• An active RBT certification, if not used to meet the minimum qualification alternative.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home, school, and community-based ABA therapy.
• Implement behavior intervention and skill-acquisition programs under BCBA supervision.
• Teach communication, social, play, and daily living skills through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
• Track client progress and collect data during sessions.
• Engage actively with children, implement behavior support plans, and help ensure client safety by responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Complete session documentation using an electronic device.
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $25.00–$33.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Voluntary dental, vision, identity protection, pet insurance, legal services, chiropractic care, voluntary life insurance, and AFLAC supplemental insurance programs for part-time employees.
• Company-observed holidays as non-working days.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible schedules.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Discounted tuition at affiliated universities for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral-level programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed