ABA Technician (Somerville, MA)

Northeast Arc; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Mileage reimbursement

RBT certification support

Job summary

Northeast Arc is seeking Behavior Therapists to support individuals in ABA programs across Eastern Massachusetts, ages 15 months to 22 years. Roles are available in home, community, or center settings, with full-time or part-time options and onsite work.

You will assist in implementing treatment plans under BCBA supervision, attend meetings and trainings, and complete data and notes while ensuring client health and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, early childhood education, or a related field.
• Registered Behavior Certification may substitute education requirement.
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle.

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.
• Attend and contribute to clinical and non-clinical meetings, trainings, and supervisions.
• Complete required session notes and data and any non-clinical paperwork.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Professionalism

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree

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