Behavior Technician

Northeast Family Services; East Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBA supervision

RBT credential support

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Northeast Family Services is seeking a part-time Behavior Technician to join our team in Massachusetts. Under the direction of a BCBA, you will implement behavior support plans, collect data, and report outcomes to drive meaningful change for clients with developmental disabilities.

You'll collaborate with families, maintain reliable communication, and commit to after-school/evening availability. A high school diploma with relevant experience or an RBT credential is required, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have 24 months of experience with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional age youth or families.
• Or an associate's degree or higher in a human, social, or educational services discipline or related field with 12 months experience.
• Or BACB Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification with 12 months experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement clients' behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior and provide ABA-based instruction under BCBA direction.
• Monitor client behavior, collect data, and report data back to supervising BCBA.
• Work collaboratively with supervising BCBA and client family to support meaningful behavior changes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative skills

Written & verbal communication

Compassionate care

Behavior interventions experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher in related field

RBT certification

Job description

Northeast Family Services is seeking a Behavior Technician to join our growing team!

Part Time hours Fee For Service Position

The Behavior Technician will be responsible for the implementation of clients' behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior and provision of ABA-based instruction to promote development of new skills, at the direction of their supervising BCBA. The Behavior Technician will monitor client behavior, collect data on client behavior, and report the data back to supervising BCBA. The Behavior Technician will work collaboratively with the supervising BCBA and client's family to support meaningful changes in client behavior.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or a GED and have 24 months of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional age youth or families

OR

• An associates degree or higher in either a human, social, or educational services discipline, or a degree or certification related to behavior management from an accredited community college or educational institution and have 12 months experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional age youth, or families

OR

• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and have 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

• Northeast Family Services offers 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.
• Northeast Family Services 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 hour