ABA Behavior Technician/ RBT

Compassaba; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Same-day pay

Paid holidays

Tuition discounts

Growth opportunities

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Compass ABA is hiring ABA Behavior Technicians/RBTs for afternoon shifts in Essex County, NJ and surrounding Newark area. The role delivers one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism, building communication, play, and daily living skills in home or community settings.

Afternoon/evening shifts 3–4 hours, with same-day pay and flexible schedules. Join a collaborative team with supervision toward RBT/BCBA certification and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States and able to complete onboarding requirements.
• Experience with children/autism preferred.
• Reliable transportation, strong communication, and technology comfort.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one ABA therapy under BCBA supervision.
• Build skills and manage behaviors, foster independence.
• Collaborate with families and staff on treatment plans.
• Offer encouragement and care during sessions.
• Create a safe, structured learning environment.
• Collect and record data to guide treatment.
• Participate in supervision and growth as an ABA Technician/RBT.

Skills

One-on-one Therapy

Data collection

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Now Hiring ABA Behavior Technicians/RBTs – Afternoon Shifts!

• Location: Essex County, NJ

• Position: ABA Behavior Technician/RBT

• Compensation: $20–30/hr (based on experience)

• Type: Part-Time (15–20 hrs/week)

• Shifts: Afternoons/Evenings (3–4 hrs/day, vary by client)

Afternoon Schedules:

• Irvington, NJ: M- F: 4- 7PM

• Belleville, NJ: M- F: 4- 7PM

• East Orange, NJ: M- F: 3:30- 7:30PM

• Newark, NJ:

  • M- F: 3:30- 6:30PM

  • M- F: 4/4:30-7PM

About Compass ABA:

• As an ABA Behavior Technician/RBT, you’ll deliver individualized ABA therapy to children with autism.

• Help build communication, play, social, and daily living skills.

• Work in homes or community settings.

Responsibilities as an ABA Behavior Technician/RBT:

• Adventure Guide: Provide one-on-one ABA therapy under BCBA supervision.

• Behavior Navigator & Skill Scout: Build skills, manage behaviors, foster independence.

• Team Explorer: Collaborate with families and staff on treatment plans.

• Compass of Compassion: Offer encouragement and care during sessions.

• Calm Captain: Create a safe, structured learning environment.

• Progress Compass: Collect and record data to guide treatment.

• Learning Navigator: Participate in supervision and growth as an ABA Behavior Technician/RBT.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma (college preferred).

• Authorized to work in the United States and able to successfully complete all onboarding requirements.

• Meet physical requirements: active movement, standing, and play-based activities.

• Experience with children/autism preferred.

• Reliable transportation, strong communication, and technology comfort.

Why Join Compass ABA:

• Supervision hours toward RBT/BCBA certification.

• Virtual orientation and flexible schedules.

• Same-day pay, paid holidays (1.5× pay for eligible holidays worked), and accrued paid sick time.

• Referral bonuses and tuition discounts.

• Growth opportunities and pay increases with tenure.

• Collaborative team focused on the success of our ABA Behavior Technicians/RBTs, clients, and families.

Compass ABA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and equity.