Behavior Technician - BT - Full-Time
About The Position
ABA Centers of New Jersey is hiring a full-time Behavior Technician to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to individuals with autism. Services may be delivered in homes, schools, communities, or clinics. The role teaches communication, social, and daily living skills by implementing individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision, while collecting and documenting session data and working with BCBAs, colleagues, and families. The position also includes team meetings, ongoing training, and administrative or 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. Training availability is required Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The advertised starting rate 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, drug screening, and 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.
- For BTs: complete a 40-hour paid training program over two consecutive weeks, followed by hands-on precepting, and pass the RBT exam within 45 days.
- 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
- Structured career advancement through the Level Up Program, with $1 per hour pay increases for each level upon competency completion.
- Apprenticeship program with training and supervision hours provided.
- Full-tuition scholarship opportunity at a designated university for a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Professional development opportunities for certification.
- Paid RBT training.
- Mentorship toward BCBA certification.
- For full-time employees: 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.
- Potential performance bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
