Behavior Technician

Northeast Family Services•Fall River, MA

5d•$20 - $27

About The Position

Northeast Family Services is seeking a Behavior Technician for a part-time, fee-for-service position. The Behavior Technician implements clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior and provides ABA-based instruction to promote the development of new skills, under the direction of a supervising BCBA. The role includes monitoring client behavior, collecting behavioral data, and reporting it to the supervising BCBA. The Behavior Technician collaborates with the BCBA and the client’s family to support meaningful changes in behavior. The position requires availability after school, in the evening, and late evening. It offers a flexible schedule built to meet staff needs. Compensation is $20–$27 per hour, depending on experience, with potential for full-time hours. Northeast Family Services closes at 12:30 p.m. on Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older, per updated Massachusetts ABA program requirements.
Must have a high school diploma or GED and 24 months of experience working with people with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional-age youth, or families; OR 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.
Availability after school, during evening, and late evening hours.
Valid driver’s license and reliable, consistent access to a vehicle.
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Compassionate approach to care.
Authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Access to a laptop or CPS, high-speed secure internet, and a phone.

Nice To Haves

Experience in applied settings implementing behavioral interventions.

Responsibilities

Implement clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior, 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 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 RBT credential.
Hands-on training and ongoing clinical support from a supervising BCBA.
Multiple free monthly professional development and training activities covering 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 built to meet staff needs.
Summer schedule: office closes at 12:30 p.m. every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day.