Behavior Technician - Home-Based

STAR ABA LLC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

STAR ABA LLC in North Andover, MA, seeks a Behavioral Technician to provide clinical skills instruction to children with Autism and related disabilities. The position involves data collection and direct client care in various settings.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a human services field or an Associate's degree with relevant experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The role offers a per diem contract with a competitive salary range of $30.00 - $35.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in human services and 1 year of experience with behavior management.
• Associate’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Registered Behavior Technician certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement intervention strategies under BCBA supervision.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.
• Collect and track client behavior data.

Skills

Behavior management

Data recording

Communication skills

Organization

Behavior analysis techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Associate's degree with relevant experience

Job description

Job Details

Location: North Andover, MA.

Position Type: Per Diem.

Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly.

Travel Percentage: None.

Job Description Summary

The Behavioral Technician will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based on 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.

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.
• Provides direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Follows the prescribed behavior skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Collects, records, and summarizes data on observable client behavior.
• Assists with parent and caregiver training in line with client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Effectively communicates with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

All Employees Will

• Exercise necessary cost control measures.
• Strive to provide and maintain positive external and internal customer service and promote a culture of excellence in customer service.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is needed.
• Be dependable to plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion.
• Demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and taking breaks in the expected time frames.
• Meet all productivity requirements.
• Demonstrate team behavior and promote a team‑oriented environment.
• Represent the organization professionally at all times.

Additional Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking ability required to communicate on the telephone.
• Vision necessary for entering data.
• Reaching required for paper management.
• Manual dexterity required for operating computer, photocopier and telephone.
• Mobility required for accessing photocopier, fax machine, etc.
• Speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Function independently and have personal integrity.
• Flexibility of hours.

Psychological Requirements

• Ability to recognize tasks and perform them independently.
• Establish trustworthy rapport with staff by being punctual, notifying of absences and following tasks as assigned.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing work schedules.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment under time constraints.

Intellectual Requirements

• Ability to learn all Constellation Kids policies and procedures.
• Judgment skills in processing telephone calls.
• Organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Operate all aspects of computer, photocopier and telephone.
• Understand and follow instructions from supervisor, both written and oral.
• Read, write and type.

Qualifications

• 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.