Behavior Technician

Northeast Family Services•Avon, MA

20d

About The Position

Northeast Family Services is seeking a part-time, fee-for-service Behavior Technician. The Behavior Technician implements clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior and provides ABA-based instruction to promote new skill development under the direction of a supervising BCBA. The role monitors client behavior, collects behavioral data, and reports it to the supervising BCBA. The Behavior Technician works collaboratively with the supervising BCBA and the client’s family to support meaningful changes in behavior. The position requires availability after school, in the evening, and late evening. Compensation is $20–$27 per hour depending on experience, with potential for full-time hours.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old, per updated Massachusetts ABA program requirements.
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 Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification and 12 months of relevant experience.
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.
Have a compassionate approach to care.
Be authorized to work in the United States; 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 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 collected 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.
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 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 or more hours per week.
Tuition reimbursement program available to eligible employees.
Flexible schedule built to meet staff needs.