Behavior Technician

Northeast Family Services • Avon, MA

21d • $20 - $27

About The Position

Northeast Family Services is seeking a part-time, fee-for-service Behavior Technician. 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 promote new skills. The role includes monitoring client behavior, collecting and reporting behavioral data to the supervising BCBA, and collaborating with the BCBA and the client’s family to support meaningful changes in behavior.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old, as required by updated Massachusetts ABA program requirements.
• 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.
• Use 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.
• 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in applied settings implementing behavioral interventions.

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 client behavioral data to the supervising BCBA.
• Collaborate with the supervising BCBA and the client’s family to support meaningful changes in behavior.

Benefits

• High-quality fieldwork supervision 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, and ongoing skills-based supervision.
• $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 a rotation of 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 built to meet staff needs.

What This Job Offers

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