Behavior Technician (BT)

Advanced Behavioral Therapy • Plainfield, NJ

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About The Position

Advanced Behavioral Therapy (ABT) provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children on the autism spectrum in Ohio and New Jersey, with services offered in homes, schools, and ABA centers. Behavior Technicians provide direct behavioral therapy to autistic children and young adults using ABA principles. The company will pay employees to work as Behavior Technicians while they train to become Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), with compensation increasing as they gain experience and registration. Schedules are available for full-time or part-time work, with center-based, in-home, or combined services. In-home services are matched with clients within a 15-mile radius of the employee’s home, and mileage is reimbursed. In-home, daycare, and ELC options are available Monday through Friday, with no weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years old.
• At least 1 year of experience is listed in the posting.
• Experience working with children.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and understanding when working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet.
• Willingness and ability to complete the free RBT training program, including 40 hours of self-paced online coursework.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioral therapy to autistic children and young adults using applied behavior analysis (ABA).
• Complete the free RBT training program, including 40 hours of self-paced online coursework.
• Follow instructions and work independently as well as as part of a team.

Benefits

• Earned paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff working at least 30 hours per week.
• Flexible full-time or part-time schedules (15–40 hours per week).
• Choice of center-based, in-home, or combined services to create a schedule.
• Mileage reimbursement for in-home services.
• Limited in-home travel, with clients matched within a 15-mile radius of the employee’s home.
• Paid work while training to become an RBT, with compensation increasing as experience and registration are gained.

What This Job Offers

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