ABA Technician (Methuen, MA)

Ne Arc; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid drive time

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403B with matching

Generous paid time off

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Northeast Arc in Massachusetts is seeking Behavior Therapists to provide home-based Behavior Analysis services in a lively work environment. Candidates with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include teaching skills outlined in treatment plans and ensuring clients' health and safety.

The role offers both full-time and part-time options, competitive pay of $23-26/hour based on experience, and numerous benefits such as tuition reimbursement and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in psychology, early childhood education, or a related field required.
• Must possess strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based support to individuals from 0 months to 3 years old.
• Teach goals and skills outlined in the treatment plans.
• Attend and contribute to clinical and non-clinical meetings.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

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

Registered Behavior Certification

Job description

Qualified Candidates may be eligible for up to $2000 sign on bonus

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 our home-based 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 Areas: Methuen and surrounding towns; Haverhill, Andover, North Andover, Lawrence, Boxford, Groveland, Georgetown, Rowley, Newbury, West Newbury, Newburyport, Merrimac, Amesbury, Salisbury

Job Type: Full time or part time, onsite in home and community
Pay: $23-26/hr based on experience and education

Behavior Therapists will:

• Provide home based support to individuals 0 months to 3 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