Behavior Technician - BT - Full-Time
About The Position
ABA Centers of New Jersey is hiring a full-time Behavior Technician to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in homes, schools, communities, or clinics. The role teaches communication, social, and daily living skills and implements individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision. Behavior Technicians 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. Training availability is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Starting pay is $21.25 per hour for BTs; final compensation depends on experience, training, and educational credentials. The role includes career development opportunities and paid training.
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, drug screening, and 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.
- Complete a 40-hour paid training program over two consecutive weeks, followed by precepting, and pass the RBT exam within 45 days.
- Availability 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.
- Collaborate with BCBAs, team members, and families.
- Participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
- Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Structured Level Up career advancement program, with a $1 per hour pay increase at each of RBT Level 2 and Level 3 upon competency completion.
- Apprenticeship program with training and supervision hours provided.
- Full-tuition scholarship opportunity at a designated university to pursue a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Professional development opportunities for certification.
- Paid RBT training.
- Mentorship toward BCBA certification.
- 21 paid days off for full-time employees (15 PTO days and 6 holidays), increasing with tenure.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for full-time employees.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Performance bonus potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
