ABA Technician (Somerville, MA)

Northeast Arc; Malden; On-site; EUR 27,817 - 31,446; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401k/403b with matching

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Job summary

Northeast Arc is seeking Behavior Therapists to work in ABA programs across multiple locations in Eastern Massachusetts. Positions are full time or part time, onsite in home, community, or center settings, with a pay rate of $23-26 per hour.

You will provide direct care to individuals aged 15 months to 20 years, implement treatment plans, and collaborate with BCBAs, Early Intervention staff, families, and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in psychology, early childhood education, or related field required.
• RB Certification may substitute the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide home, community, clinic-based support to individuals 15 months to 20 years old.
• Teach goals and skills outlined in treatment plans and implement behavior strategies developed by the BCBA.
• Attend and contribute to clinical and non-clinical meetings, trainings, and individual supervisions.
• Complete required session notes and data and any additional non-clinical paperwork.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Registered Behavior Certification may substitute education requirement

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Are you looking for a fun, rewarding, and lively environment to work in? Join us at the Northeast Arc. We are currently looking for new and experienced Behavior Therapists to work in 1 or more of our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs. We provide services in a variety of locations throughout Eastern Massachusetts and offer services to individuals ranging from 15 months to 22 years.

Northeast Arc’s ABA Services

Our ABA services provide a continuum of consistent evidence-based direct care and services for children, teens, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Individualized treatment programs are developed by a Board-Certified Licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LABA) based on assessments, consultation, and person-centered plans, in order to meet the needs of the individual served. Our Behavior Therapists work in a team atmosphere alongside BCBAs, Early Intervention staff, families and caregivers. Our programs facilitate interactions through Natural Environment Training and capitalize on organic opportunities for engagement with our kids using an evidence-based approach.

• Service Area: Somerville and surrounding towns; Somerville, Boston, Brookline, Everett, Revere, Chelsea

Job Type: Full time or part time, onsite in home, community, or center
Pay: $23-26

Behavior Therapists will:

• Provide home, community, clinic based support to individuals 15 months to 20 years old
• Teach goals and skills outlined in the treatment plans and implement behavior strategies developed by the BCBA (clinical supervisor)
• Attend and contribute to clinical and non-clinical meetings, trainings, and individual supervisions.
• Complete required sessions notes and data and any additional non-clinical paperwork
• Insure the health, safety, and well-being of clients.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, early childhood education, or a related field required
  • Registered Behavior Certification may substitute education requirement
• Must have strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, along with excellent organizational skills and flexibility.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, able to maintain confidentiality, and high degree of professionalism
• Valid Driver’s license and own personal vehicle
• Ability to drive, walk, stand, and climb stairs in office and variety of community-based and home-based settings
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs

Why would Northeast Arc be a good fit for you:

• Flexible schedules – full time, part time and per diem positions available
• Paid Drive time and mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity to work across multiple programs and age groups
• Initial and ongoing training and RBT certification
• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, such as: tuition reimbursement, monthly billing bonuses, generous paid time off, health, dental, vision, pet insurance, 403B with matching and much more!
• Employee appreciation events throughout the year

What Makes Us Different:

• Over 25 years of experience providing ABA services
• Individualized approach to therapy and use naturalistic teaching methods
• Opportunities to work across age groups and settings
• All female-led department
• Provide a wrap-around service model for families served (two different autism support centers, stakeholders, auxiliary services, just to name a few)
• Provide ample opportunities for unrestricted fieldwork hours for BCBA candidates