2680-Behavior Technician

First Children Services•Westfield, NJ

11d

About The Position

The Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) implements Individual Support Plans and goals and objectives established in those plans or in programming created by a BCBA for insurance-funded cases or districts. The role is supervised by a Behavior Support Consultant (BSC) or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and ensures that home care is provided respectfully and in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and division standards. During training, BTs/RBTs have a dynamic schedule and work with a variety of learners, teams, and settings across their region rather than receiving a fixed client assignment. After training, they are assigned permanent placements. Work may take place in schools, preschools, clinics, homes, or community-based environments, depending on organizational and client needs. The position is part-time and non-exempt, with schedules Monday through Friday that vary, such as 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The compensation range is $22.50–$28.00 per hour, and the role is bonus eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience working with children.
Comfort working with a variety of children and behavioral needs across a variety of settings without direct supervisor support.
Strong competence and confidence with ABA principles, concepts, and interventions.
Competence using technology for daily documentation.
Strong interpersonal and documentation skills.
Willingness to accept and implement feedback.
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and run during the shift.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Psychology, Education, or Social Work.
Two years of experience in a direct-care human services profession.
Active RBT certification.

Responsibilities

Work one-to-one with clients in independent and group settings within the designated region.
Read and implement individualized treatment plans.
Collect session data and submit documentation in a timely manner.
Support clients’ healthy communication, social, and behavioral skills.
Provide interactive therapeutic support to extinguish or minimize maladaptive behaviors.
Collaborate with the treatment team to increase positive behavioral outcomes.
Complete administrative tasks when billable hours are not available.
Perform assigned administrative work, which may include creating program materials and caring for the environment within assigned clinics.
Provide home care in a caring and respectful manner, following relevant policies, procedures, and division standards.