Behavior Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

BCBA supervision

RBT credential training

RBT credential bonus

Tuition reimbursement program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Northeast Family Services is seeking a Behavior Technician in Fall River, MA, to implement behavior support plans and provide ABA-based instruction under supervision. The position is part-time and offered on a fee-for-service basis, with after-school/evening hours available.

You will monitor client behavior, collect data, and communicate findings to the supervising BCBA. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required; a vehicle and laptop access are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 24 months of experience with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, or families.
• Associates degree or higher in related discipline or BACB-related credential with 12 months experience.
• Certification as an RBT with 12 months experience working with relevant populations.

Responsibilities

• Implement clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior.
• Provide ABA-based instruction to promote development of new skills under supervision.
• Monitor and data-collect client behavior; report data to supervising BCBA.
• Collaborate with supervising BCBA and family to support meaningful behavior changes.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabil

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or higher in human/social/educational services

RBT Certification

Job description

Ready for a summer schedule that works for you?
Summer Fun Fridays at Northeast Family Services!
We close at 12:30pm every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day — giving our team more time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the summer sunshine!
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