Behavior Technician

Northeast Family Services • Pembroke, MA

21d • $20 - $27

About The Position

Northeast Family Services is seeking a Behavior Technician for a part-time, fee-for-service position. The technician implements clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior and provides ABA-based instruction to promote new skills under the direction of a supervising BCBA. The technician monitors and collects data on client behavior, reports data to the supervising BCBA, and collaborates with the BCBA and the client’s family to support meaningful behavior change.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old, as required by updated Massachusetts ABA program requirements.
• Have required availability after school and during evening and late-evening hours.
• 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.
• Bring a compassionate approach to care.
• Be authorized to work in the United States; the employer is unable to 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.
• 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 behavior-management-related degree or certification from an accredited community college or educational institution, and 12 months of relevant experience; or BACB certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and 12 months of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing behavioral interventions in applied settings is preferred.
• An interest in obtaining BCBA or BCaBA credentials through supervised fieldwork is supported.
• Interest in obtaining the RBT credential is supported through employer-provided training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Implement clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior.
• Provide ABA-based instruction to promote development of new skills under the direction of a supervising BCBA.
• Monitor client behavior and collect behavioral data.
• Report collected 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 pursuing BCBA or BCaBA credentials; a two-year contract is offered following successful completion of fieldwork experience.
• RBT 40-hour training, initial competency assessment, ongoing skills-based supervision, and 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 designed to meet staff needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED