Behavior Technician

Northeast Family Services•Methuen, MA

20d

About The Position

Northeast Family Services is seeking a Behavior Technician for a part-time, fee-for-service position. Under the direction of a supervising BCBA, the Behavior Technician implements clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior and provides ABA-based instruction to help clients develop new skills. The role monitors client behavior, collects behavioral data, and reports findings to the supervising BCBA. The Behavior Technician collaborates with the BCBA and the client’s family to support meaningful changes in client behavior. The position requires availability after school, in the evening, and late evening. Summer Fun Fridays run from Memorial Day through Labor Day, when the organization closes at 12:30 p.m. on Fridays. Compensation is $20–$27 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification pathways: a high school diploma or GED and 24 months of experience working with persons 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 behavior-management-related degree or certification 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 at least 21 years old, as required by updated Massachusetts ABA program requirements.
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 U.S.; 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.

Responsibilities

Implement clients’ behavior support plans under the direction of a supervising BCBA.
Provide ABA-based instruction to promote development of new skills.
Monitor client behavior and collect data on client behavior.
Report behavioral 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.
$100 bonus upon obtaining the RBT credential.
Hands-on training and ongoing clinical support from a supervising BCBA.
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 or more hours per week.
Tuition reimbursement program available to eligible employees.
Flexible schedule designed to meet staff needs.
Summer Fun Fridays: the organization closes at 12:30 p.m. every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day.