Behavior Technician

Northeast Family Services; Springfield (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Family Services is looking for a Behavior Technician to implement behavior support plans and provide ABA-based instruction. This role involves collecting and reporting behavioral data and requires experience with individuals with developmental disabilities. Join our team for a supportive work environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Access to company technology

Summer Fun Fridays

Professional development opportunities

RBT training and certification support

Qualifications

• Experience working with developmental disabilities, children, or families required.
• Preferred experience in applied settings implementing behavioral interventions.
• Availability after school, evening, and late evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Implement clients' behavior support plans.
• Monitor and report client behavior data.
• Collaborate with BCBA and families for client support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaborative skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in human or social services

Registered Behavior Technician certification

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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!

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 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

• 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
  
  

Benefits

• Summer Fun Fridays! Early Friday closures at 12:30pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day
• 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
• Competitive Fee For Service Rates
• Potential for full time hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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