Behavior Technician - Home-Based

STAR ABA LLC; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

STAR ABA LLC is seeking a Behavioral Technician in Fitchburg, MA. This role involves providing clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in various settings.

The ideal candidate must possess strong communication and organizational skills, relevant educational qualifications, and experience working with youth. This position is essential for implementing behavior management strategies and supporting families effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field or Associate's degree with relevant experience.
• Experience working with youth and families requiring behavior management.
• Strong organization, communication, and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement intervention strategies under supervision.
• Teach targeted behaviors using various techniques.
• Collect and track data on client behavior.
• Provide direct client care in various settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Behavior management techniques

Data collection and tracking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human services field

Associate's degree with relevant experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fitchburg, MA
Position Type: Per Diem
Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None

Job Summary

The Behavioral Technician will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Clients include children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, clinic, and school settings. The Behavioral Technician will collect data on programs and assist with parent training. The Behavior Technician works under the supervision of a Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst.

The principles of behavior analysis are to treat patients who have difficulties with socially significant behaviors. These may include social skills, reading, communication, personal self‑care and work skills.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Plans and implements intervention strategies using direct therapy, monitoring and consultation under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Teaches targeted behaviors using specialized techniques that may include reward systems, incidental teaching and pivotal response training.
• Records and tracks data from training sessions.
• Reinforces positive behavior with children on caseload.
• Communicates effectively (orally and in writing) with administrators, parents and community members.
• Provides accurate documentation of intervention, goals and objectives.
• Facilitates transition among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes (early intervention to pre‑school, pre‑school to school etc.).
• Identifies emergency situations and determines appropriate action to ensure child safety.
• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Follow the prescribed behavior skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking ability is required to communicate on the telephone.
• Vision is necessary for entering data.
• Reaching is required for paper management.
• Manual dexterity is required for operating the computer, photocopier and telephone.
• Mobility is required for going to photocopier, fax machine, etc.
• Must speak and write English in an understandable manner.
• Must function independently and have personal integrity.
• Requires flexibility of hours.

Psychological Requirements

• An ability to recognize tasks to be done and perform them independently.
• An ability to establish a responsible and trustworthy rapport with staff by being punctual and providing proper notification and advance notice for absence and tardiness.
• Following through on tasks as assigned.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing work schedules.
• An ability to work in a fast‑paced environment under time constraints.

Intellectual Requirements

• An ability to learn all Constellation Kids policies and procedures.
• Judgment skills in processing telephone calls.
• Organizational skills necessary to establish priority of tasks and meet deadlines.
• An ability to operate all aspects of the computer, photocopier and telephone.
• An ability to understand and follow instructions provided by the supervisor (both in written and oral formats).
• An ability to read, write and type.

Qualifications and Position Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university AND one year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.
• OR an associate’s degree (60 college credits) AND a minimum of two years of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.
• Strong organization and communication skills are required.
• Registered Behavior Technician certification is a plus.