BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN (ABA BT)

Step Up Family Services LLC; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Step Up Family Services LLC seeks part-time Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) and Behavior Technicians (BT) to deliver direct ABA services in clients’ homes across Essex County, NJ, including Bloomfield, West Caldwell and Newark.

Under BCBA supervision, you will implement treatment plans, collect data, and collaborate with families and the clinical team; scheduling is case-based with afternoon/evening hours and weekend options, plus opportunities for training and RBT credentialing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; related college education preferred.
• Experience with children or developmental disabilities preferred but not required; training will be provided.
• Strong communication, reliability, and ability to follow treatment plans and clinical direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA services in client homes under BCBA supervision.
• Implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs per treatment plan.
• Collect and document client data, progress, and session notes electronically.
• Monitor client response and communicate progress or safety concerns to the BCBA.
• Collaborate with families and the clinical team while maintaining professional boundaries.

Skills

ABA services

Data collection

1:1 client care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) / Behavior Technician (BT)
Reports To: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Location: Essex County, NJ | In-Home
Immediate Need: Bloomfield, West Caldwell, Newark
Employment Type: Part-Time

Position Summary : Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and families under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The BT/RBT implements individualized treatment and behavior support plans, collects accurate data, and collaborates with families and the clinical team to support each client’s goals and progress.

Schedule and Compensation

• $20–$30/hour, based on relevant experience and credentialing
• Training Rate:$16/hour
• Scheduling is based on assigned cases, authorized service hours, and family availability
• School Year: Primary service hours are approximately 3:30 PM–7:00 PM and weekends
• Summer: Service hours may be available between 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and supervision toward RBT certification

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA services in accordance with each client’s individualized treatment plan and Behavior Support Plan (BSP), under the direction and supervision of the BCBA.
• Implement skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction programs, including reinforcement, prompting, and other ABA strategies as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Collect and accurately document client data, progress, observations, and session notes using required electronic systems.
• Monitor client response to interventions and promptly communicate progress, concerns, changes, or safety issues to the supervising BCBA.
• Support the generalization of skills across environments, people, and settings, including communication, social, adaptive, and other individualized goals.
• Collaborate professionally with clients, families, BCBAs, and other members of the clinical team while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and reliability for assigned cases and communicate scheduling concerns proactively.
• Participate in required training, supervision, competency development, and team meetings.
• Utilize required systems for documentation, data collection, scheduling, and billing, ensuring all records are accurate and completed within required timeframes.
• Maintain client safety, confidentiality, ethical standards, and compliance with Step Up policies, treatment protocols, and all applicable professional and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; related college education preferred.
• Previous experience working with children, individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health, or ABA is preferred but not required; training will be provided.
• Strong communication, reliability, and ability to consistently follow individualized treatment plans and clinical direction.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, BCBAs, and the clinical team.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned client homes, community settings, or Step Up centers as required.
• Must meet all required background checks, fingerprinting, training, credentialing, and physical requirements of the position.

Credential Requirements

• Behavior Technician (BT):RBT certification is not required at the time of hire. Candidates must successfully complete all Step Up training and competency requirements applicable to the position.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT):Must hold and maintain an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and meet all ongoing requirements associated with the credential.