Behavior Technician - Home-Based - MA

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

Job summary

STAR ABA LLC is seeking a Behavioral Technician in North Grafton, MA for a per diem position to provide ABA-based clinical skills instruction across home, community, clinic, and school settings. Under the supervision of a Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst, you will collect data, train caregivers, and implement intervention strategies with children with Autism and related disabilities.

This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, data documentation, and flexibility for 1:1

Qualifications

• 21 years of age and up.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and 1 year of direct relevant experience with youth and families.
• OR an Associate’s degree (60 credits) and 2 years of direct relevant experience.
• Strong organization and communication skills are required.
• Registered Behavior Technician certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement intervention strategies under BCBA supervision.
• Teach targeted behaviors using reward systems and incidental training.
• Record and track data from training sessions.
• Reinforce positive behavior with children on caseload.
• Communicate effectively with administrators, parents, and community members.
• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings using intensive teaching.
• Follow prescribed behavior acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Collect and summarize data on observable client behavior.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data collection

Documentation skills

Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services field

Associate’s degree (60 credits)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: North Grafton, 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, working 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 intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Follows 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 the 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 depended upon 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 be willing to promote a team‑oriented environment.
• Represent the organization professionally at all times.

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 the photocopier, fax machine, etc.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to function independently and have personal integrity.
• Requires flexibility of hours.

PSYCHOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to recognize tasks to be done and perform them independently.
• Ability to establish a responsible and trustworthy rapport with staff by being punctual and providing proper notification and advance notice for absence and tardiness.
• Follow through on tasks as assigned.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing work schedules.
• Ability to 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 necessary to establish priority of tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate all aspects of the computer, photocopier, and telephone.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions provided by the supervisor both in written and oral formats.
• Ability to read, write, and type.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age and up.
• 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.