Behavior Assistant with Team PBS in Massachusetts

Positive Behavior Supports Corp.; Athol (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus – $500

Holiday pay

Career growth pathway

Complimentary RBT training

Paid travel & mileage reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid sick time

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Positive Behavior Supports Corp. in Athol, Massachusetts, is seeking an Entry Level Behavior Assistant. This part-time position allows for potential growth into full-time roles as case loads expand.

The ideal candidate will work 1:1 with children with autism using ABA strategies, implementing treatment plans under BCBA supervision. Benefits include flexible scheduling, competitive pay, a quarterly bonus, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's in related field is a plus.
• Experience in ABA therapy or education preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and engage clients physically.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with children on ABA strategies.
• Implement treatment plans from BCBA.
• Collect and record client progress data.
• Communicate with families and teams effectively.
• Attend supervisions and training sessions.

Skills

Experience in ABA therapy

Engagement with clients

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s in Psychology, Education, or related field

Job description

Entry Level Behavior Assistant and Experienced Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) Roles

Part‑time positions available with the opportunity to grow into full‑time as caseloads expand.

Local and State Requirements

All roles are subject to local and state requirements related to licensure, credentialing, and certification.

The PBS Mission

• Create a responsive system that applies the principles of PBS to meet the needs of individuals, families and organizations we serve to produce quality of life changes that last.
• Develop an organization that attracts the most competent, enthusiastic people and turns them into proficient professionals.

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling – work–life balance is a priority.
• Competitive pay – annual raises.
• Quarterly bonus – $500 for those averaging 25 hours a week for the entire quarter.
• Holiday pay – time and a half for working on identified PBS holidays.
• Career growth pathway – advance from Behavior Assistant to an RBT.
• Complimentary 40‑hour RBT training.
• Paid travel & mileage reimbursement (if applicable).
• Medical, dental, vision insurance (30+ hours per week).
• Paid sick time – based on state requirements.
• Retirement – 401(k) with company match up to 3%.

Job Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with children with autism using ABA strategies under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Implement individualized treatment plans designed and trained by a BCBA.
• Collect and record data to track client progress using PBS tracking tools.
• Communicate with families and clinical teams to ensure client success.
• Attend scheduled supervisions, team meetings, and ongoing training.

Requirements

• High school diploma (Bachelor’s in Psychology, Education, or related field a plus).
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally (if required).
• Ability to actively engage clients during sessions, go from sitting to standing unassisted and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in ABA therapy, childcare, education, or related field a plus.