Behavior Support Tech

American Training; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous earned time off

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid training

Job summary

American Training is seeking a compassionate and motivated Behavioral Support Technician for their new facility in Methuen, Massachusetts. This role involves implementing behavioral plans and providing 24-hour therapeutic care for residents with complex behavioral and mental health needs. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have experience working with individuals facing behavioral challenges. American Training offers competitive pay, including medical benefits and a supportive work environment, making this a meaningful career opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with individuals with behavioral and/or clinical challenges.
• PABC training to be completed by 30 days of hire.
• First Aid/CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and adhere to structured behavioral plans for Residents.
• Track, document and summarize progress of plans.
• Oversee daily data collection on all Residents.

Skills

Behavioral support

Clinical care

Communication

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

American Training, a non-profit Human Services agency proudly recognized as a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe is excited to open a brand-new Residential home in Methuen, MA!

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Behavioral Support Technician to join our team in providing 24-hour therapeutic care for Residents with complex behavioral and mental health needs. In this role, you’ll work side-by-side with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to support Residents on their journey toward greater stability, independence, and inclusion in the community.

What’s in it for you?

Pay Rate: $29.81/hr

Bachelor's degree REQUIRED:

• A role where your work truly matters—every single day.
• Supportive leadership and a strong WOW! Magic workplace culture that values YOU.
• This isn’t just a job—it’s a meaningful career opportunity where you can grow your skills in clinical care, behavioral support, and leadership, all while making a powerful impact on the lives of others.
• Very competitive pay and benefits.

Come be part of this new growth opportunity!

Job Summary

As a Behavioral Support Technician in our specialized Intense Behavioral Home, you’ll implement and adhere to structured behavioral plans, guidelines and interventions for the Residents. You’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for our Residents, all while embracing American Training’s award-winning culture of dignity, respect, and WOW! Magic.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow a designated protocol for health and physician’s orders and Applied Behavioral Analysis based plans and practices.
• Responsible to track, document and summarize progress of plans to achieve Resident’s goals and specific intensive and targeted behavioral plans.
• Oversee daily data collection on all Residents, including multiple data fields on behavioral interventions, goal attainment and relevant medical issues.
• Use appropriate, approved behavioral and physical management techniques to ensure safety of Colleagues and Residents in a variety of settings.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree REQUIRED.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with individuals with behavioral and/or clinical challenges.
• PABC training to be completed by 30 days of hire.
• First Aid/CPR required.
• MAP training and course completion within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to work 3-11 and overnight shifts. Must include one weekend day.

American Training offers a VERY Competitive pay for this position, including medical and dental insurance, life and disability, vision, generous earned time off, paid holidays and vacation, a FUN work environment, paid training and much more!