BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN - IN CENTER | PARSIPPANY, NJ

Step Up Family Services LLC•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

5d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and families under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Services support children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities and may be delivered in the home, community, or center, based on the assigned case. The BT/RBT implements individualized treatment and behavior support plans, collects accurate data, and collaborates with families and the clinical team to support each client's goals and progress. This position is in-center in Parsippany, New Jersey, although services may take place in client homes, community settings, or Step Up centers based on assigned cases. Scheduling depends on assigned cases, authorized service hours, and family availability. During the school year, the stated schedule is Monday through Saturday, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM. During summer, service hours may be available between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Compensation is $20–$30 per hour plus bonus, based on relevant experience and credentialing; the training rate is $16 per hour. Professional development, training, and supervision toward RBT certification are available. RBT certification is not required at hire for Behavior Technicians. Candidates must complete all Step Up training and competency requirements applicable to the position. The role involves working with children who may exhibit challenging behaviors, and staff are expected to follow individualized treatment protocols, safety procedures, and BCBA clinical direction.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong communication skills, reliability, and ability to consistently follow individualized treatment plans and clinical direction.
Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, BCBAs, and the clinical team.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned client homes, community settings, or Step Up centers as required.
Ability to work with children who may exhibit challenging behaviors, including aggression, elopement, or self-injury, while following established safety procedures and clinical protocols.
Ability to perform physical requirements that may include bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor for extended periods, and lifting up to 30 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
Must meet required background checks, fingerprinting, training, credentialing, and physical requirements of the position.
Complete all Step Up training and competency requirements applicable to the position; RBT certification is not required at hire.

Nice To Haves

Related college education preferred.
Previous experience working with children, individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health, or ABA is preferred but not required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, individualized 1:1 ABA services according to each client's treatment plan and Behavior Support Plan (BSP), under BCBA direction and supervision.
Implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs, including reinforcement, prompting, and other ABA strategies specified in treatment plans.
Support individualized goals in communication, social, adaptive, academic, and other developmental skills.
Collect and accurately document client data, progress, observations, and session notes using required electronic systems.
Monitor client responses to interventions and promptly communicate progress, concerns, changes, or safety issues to the supervising BCBA.
Support generalization of skills across environments, people, and settings.
Collaborate professionally with clients, families, BCBAs, and other clinical team members while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and reliability for assigned cases, and communicate scheduling concerns proactively.
Participate in required training, ongoing BCBA supervision, direct observation, competency development, performance feedback, and team meetings.
Use required systems for documentation, data collection, scheduling, and billing, ensuring records are accurate and completed within required timeframes.
Maintain client safety and confidentiality, follow ethical standards, and comply with Step Up policies, treatment protocols, and applicable professional and regulatory requirements.