Behavior Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

RBT training bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Hands-on supervision

Job summary

Northeast Family Services is seeking a Behavior Technician to join our growing team on a part-time, fee-for-service basis. You will implement behavior support plans, provide ABA-based instruction, and help families achieve meaningful changes under BCBA supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience, or an associate degree or RBT credential plus experience. After-school/evening hours apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 2 years experience with developmental disabilities or families.
• Associates degree or higher in related human/educational discipline with 12 months experience.
• BACB RBT certification with 12 months experience working with clients.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior support plans as directed by BCBA.
• Provide ABA-based instruction to promote skill development.
• Monitor and data-collect client behavior; report data to BCBA.
• Collaborate with BCBA and family to drive meaningful changes.
• Maintain effective written and verbal communication with team.

Skills

High school diploma or GED + 2 years

AS degree or higher in human/educ

RBT certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher in related field

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