Behavior Support Tech

American Training, Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid training

Job summary

American Training, Inc. in Methuen, MA, is looking for a passionate Behavioral Support Technician to provide 24-hour therapeutic care for residents with complex behavioral needs. The role involves implementing behavioral plans, documenting progress, and ensuring a safe environment. A Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience are required. You'll enjoy a supportive workplace with competitive pay and benefits in a meaningful career focusing on residents' welfare.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow designated protocols and behavioral plans.
• Track and document residents' progress.
• Ensure safety using approved management techniques.

Skills

Working with individuals with behavioral challenges

Data tracking and documentation

Behavioral and physical management techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Behavioral Support Technician – Residential Home (Methuen, MA)

American Training, a non‑profit Human Services agency recognized as a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe, is opening a brand‑new residential home in Methuen, MA. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Behavioral Support Technician to provide 24‑hour therapeutic care for residents with complex behavioral and mental health needs.

This role involves working side‑by‑side with a multidisciplinary team to support residents toward greater stability, independence, and community inclusion.

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 while making a powerful impact on the lives of others.
• Very competitive pay and benefits.

Job Summary

As a Behavioral Support Technician in our specialized Intense Behavioral Home, you will implement and adhere to structured behavioral plans, guidelines, and interventions for the residents. You will play a vital role in creating a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for our residents, 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.
• Track, document, and summarize progress of plans to achieve residents’ 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

• Bachelor’s degree REQUIRED.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with individuals with behavioral and/or clinical challenges.
• PABC training to be completed within 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, including one weekend day.

Benefits

American Training offers competitive pay, medical and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, vision, generous earned time off, paid holidays and vacation, a fun work environment, paid training, and more.