Behavior Technician - BT - Part-Time
About The Position
ABA Centers of New Jersey is hiring a part-time Behavior Technician or Registered Behavior Technician in Freehold, New Jersey. The role provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to individuals with autism in homes, schools, communities, or clinics. Technicians teach communication, social, and daily living skills while implementing individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision. They collect and document session data, collaborate with BCBAs, colleagues, and families, participate in team meetings and training, and assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed. BTs complete a paid 40-hour training program over two consecutive weeks at the same rate of pay, followed by hands-on precepting, and must pass the RBT exam within 45 days. RBTs must hold active certification in good standing and complete one week of paid training followed by hands-on precepting. Training availability is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Required position availability is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Starting pay is $22.25 per hour for BTs and $24.60 per hour for RBTs. Final compensation depends on experience, training, and education. The employer offers paid training, mentorship, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Availability during afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance.
- Ability to pass background checks and drug screening, and to pass a driving record review.
- New Jersey candidates must be at least 21 years old and have at least one year of experience working with children, in healthcare, or in a related field.
- BTs must complete the 40-hour paid training program over two consecutive weeks, complete hands-on precepting, and pass the RBT exam within 45 days.
- RBTs must have active certification in good standing and complete one week of paid training followed by hands-on precepting.
- BTs and RBTs must be available for training Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in childcare, education, or related fields.
- Experience working with children or adolescents.
- Prior exposure to ABA services.
Responsibilities
- Deliver ABA therapy in homes, schools, communities, or clinics.
- Teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
- Implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision.
- Collect, organize, and accurately document session data.
- Work closely with BCBAs, team members, and families.
- Participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
- Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Paid training.
- Structured career advancement through the Level Up Program, with a $1 per hour pay increase per level upon competency completion.
- Apprenticeship program with training and supervision hours provided.
- Full-tuition scholarship opportunity at a designated university for a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Professional development opportunities for certification.
- Mentorship toward BCBA certification.
- 401(k) for part-time employees.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Performance bonus potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
