BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN - PASSAIC

Step Up Family Services LLC•Passaic, NJ

2d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and families under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Services support children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities and may be delivered in the home, community, or center, based on the assigned case. The BT/RBT implements individualized treatment and behavior support plans, collects accurate data, and collaborates with families and the clinical team to support each client's goals and progress. The position is part-time in Passaic. Scheduling depends on assigned cases, authorized service hours, and family availability. During the school year, hours are Monday through Saturday, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM. In summer, service hours may be available between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Compensation is $20–$30 per hour, plus bonus, based on relevant experience and credentialing; the training rate is $16 per hour. Professional development, training, and supervision toward RBT certification are available. Services may take place in client homes, community settings, or Step Up centers, depending on the assigned case. Regular BCBA supervision may include direct observation, consultation, coaching, and performance feedback. Spanish bilingual ability is preferred but not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong communication skills, reliability, and ability to consistently follow individualized treatment plans and clinical direction.
Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, BCBAs, and the clinical team.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned client homes, community settings, or Step Up centers as required.
Ability to work with children who may exhibit challenging behaviors, including aggression, elopement, or self-injury, while following established safety procedures and clinical protocols.
Ability to perform physical requirements that may include bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor for extended periods, and lifting up to 30 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
Must meet all required background checks, fingerprinting, training, credentialing, and physical requirements of the position.
BT candidates are not required to have RBT certification at hire and must successfully complete all Step Up training and competency requirements applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual ability is preferred but not required.
Related college education is preferred.
Previous experience working with children, individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health, or ABA is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, individualized 1:1 ABA services in accordance with each client's treatment plan and Behavior Support Plan (BSP), under the direction and supervision of the BCBA.
Implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs, including reinforcement, prompting, and other ABA strategies as outlined in the treatment plan.
Support individualized goals targeting communication, social, adaptive, academic, and other developmental skills.
Collect and accurately document client data, progress, observations, and session notes using required electronic systems.
Monitor client responses to interventions and promptly communicate progress, concerns, changes, or safety issues to the supervising BCBA.
Support the generalization of skills across environments, people, and settings.
Collaborate professionally with clients, families, BCBAs, and other members of the clinical team while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and reliability for assigned cases and communicate scheduling concerns proactively.
Participate in required training, ongoing BCBA supervision, direct observation, competency development, performance feedback, and team meetings.
Use required systems for documentation, data collection, scheduling, and billing, ensuring all records are accurate and completed within required timeframes.
Maintain client safety, confidentiality, ethical standards, and compliance with Step Up policies, treatment protocols, and all applicable professional and regulatory requirements.