Behavior Technician

Northeast Family Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RBT training and supervision

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Access to supervision and professional

Equipment access (laptop/CPS)

Job summary

Northeast Family Services is seeking a Behavior Technician (Part Time, Fee For Service) to join our growing team in Boston. The role focuses on implementing behavior support plans and providing ABA-based instruction under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with related experience, an RBT certification, and 21+ years old with evening availability. Flexible schedule and potential for full-time hours offer growth within the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 24 months of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, or families.
• Associate degree or higher in human, social, or educational services discipline, or related behavior management degree with 12 months experience.
• RBT certification with 12 months experience working with the target population.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior.
• Provision of ABA-based instruction to promote development of new skills under supervision.
• Monitor client behavior, collect data, and report data back to supervising BCBA.
• Collaborate with supervising BCBA and client’s family to support meaningful changes in client behavior.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher in related discipline

RBT certification

Job description

Northeast Family Services is seeking a Behavior Technician (Part Time, Fee For Service) to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior.
• Provision of ABA-based instruction to promote development of new skills, at the direction of supervising BCBA.
• Monitor client behavior, collect data, and report data back to supervising BCBA.
• Work collaboratively with supervising BCBA and client’s family to support meaningful changes in client behavior.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 24 months of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional age youth, or families.
• Associate degree or higher in human, social, or educational services discipline, or a degree or certification related to behavior management from an accredited community college or educational institution with 12 months experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional age youth, or families.
• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) with 12 months experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional age youth, or families.

Other Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older per updated state of MA ABA program requirements.
• Required availability after school, evening and late evening hours.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a vehicle.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Experience in applied settings implementing behavioral interventions preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A compassionate approach to care.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• Access to a laptop or CPS, high-speed secure internet, and a phone required.

ABA Benefits

• High-quality supervision of fieldwork experience for candidates seeking the BCBA or BCaBA credentials. A two-year contract is offered following successful completion of fieldwork experience.
• Encourages interested staff to obtain the Registered Behavior Technician credential by offering RBT 40-hour training, initial competency assessment, ongoing skills-based supervision, and a $100 bonus upon obtaining RBT credential.
• Hands‑on training, with ongoing clinical support from supervising BCBA.
• Access to multiple free monthly professional development and training activities on a rotation of relevant topics and skills.
• Individualized supervision, focused on achievement of professional goals and skill advancement.
• Access to company technology, with productivity agreement of 20+ hours/week.
• Tuition reimbursement program available to eligible employees.
• Flexible schedule, built to meet staff needs.

Compensation

• $20-$27/hour depending upon experience.
• Potential for full-time hours.