Behavior Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Flexible schedule

$100 bonus for RBT credential

Job summary

Northeast Family Services in Marblehead, Massachusetts is seeking a qualified Behavior Technician to join their team. This role involves implementing behavior support plans and collaborating with families to support meaningful changes in client behaviors.

Candidates should have experience with developmental disabilities and effective communication skills. The position offers a pay range of $20-$27 per hour and opportunities for further training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver's license with access to a vehicle.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement clients' behavior support plans.
• Monitor and collect data on client behavior.
• Collaborate with BCBA and client's family.

Skills

Experience with persons with developmental disabilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Associate's degree in related discipline

Job description

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

FFS - 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 GED and a minimum of 24 months of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional age youth or families.
• An associate’s degree or higher in a human, social, or educational services discipline, or a related certification from an accredited community college, and a minimum of 12 months of experience with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional age youth or families.
• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) by the BACB and a minimum of 12 months of experience 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 the 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 per week.
• Tuition reimbursement program available to eligible employees.
• Flexible schedule, built to meet staff needs.

Compensation

• $20-$27 per hour depending upon experience.
• Competitive fee‑for‑service rates.
• Potential for full‑time hours.