Behavior Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Flexible schedule

Access to professional development training

Job summary

Northeast Family Services is seeking a Behavior Technician to implement behavior support plans and provide ABA-based instruction. The role involves monitoring client behavior and collaborating with a BCBA and families.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong interpersonal skills. Offered compensation is $20-$27/hour depending on experience, with potential for full-time hours and various benefits.

Qualifications

• 24 months of experience working with relevant populations.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Experience in applied settings implementing behavioral interventions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement clients’ behavior support plans.
• Monitor and collect data on client behavior.
• Work collaboratively with BCBA and client’s family.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communication skills

Compassionate approach

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

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 a GED and 24 months of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional age youth or families.
• 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 12 months experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional age youth, or families.
• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and 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.
• Ability to work in Haverhill MA area.
• 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.
• Competitive Fee For Service Rates.
• Potential for full time hour.