BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN - IN CENTER | PARSIPPANY, NJ

Step Up Family Services LLC; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Professional development

RBT supervision

Zusammenfassung

Step Up Family Services LLC seeks a Behavior Technician for in-center work in Parsippany, NJ. Responsibilities include delivering ABA services to children under BCBA supervision and collecting data in accordance with treatment plans.

You will implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs, support communication and social goals, and collaborate with families and the clinical team. Travel to client homes or centers as needed may be required.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional college education preferred.
• Experience with children or developmental disabilities preferred but training provided.
• Strong communication and reliability; ability to follow treatment plans.
• Willingness to travel to client homes, community settings, or Step Up centers.

Aufgaben

• Provide 1:1 ABA services under BCBA supervision.
• Implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs.
• Support goals in communication, social, adaptive, academic, and other skills.
• Collect and document client data and session notes using required systems.
• Monitor responses and report progress or safety concerns to BCBA.
• Assist with generalization of skills across environments.
• Collaborate with clients, families, BCBAs and clinical team.
• Maintain attendance and scheduling reliability; participate in supervision and training.
• Use systems for documentation and billing; ensure timely records.
• Maintain client safety and comply with policies and regulations.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication skills

Reliability

Team collaboration

Reliable transportation

Experience with children/developmental

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

College education preferred

Jobbeschreibung

BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN - IN CENTER | PARSIPPANY, NJ

Parsippany- Troy Hills, NJ, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Location:In-Center, Parsippany, NJ

Reports to: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Schedule and Compensation:

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

About Step Up Family Services: At Step Up Family Services, we believe meaningful change begins with meeting individuals and families where they are. We provide individualized, high-quality behavioral health services that build on individual strengths and create lasting progress in the communities we serve.

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). Services support children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities and may be delivered in the home, community, or center, based on the assigned case. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, individualized 1:1 ABA services in accordance with each client's 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.
• Support individualized goals targeting communication, social, adaptive, academic, and other developmental skills.
• Collect and accurately document client data, progress, observations, and session notes using required electronic systems.
• Monitor client responses 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.
• 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, ongoing BCBA supervision, direct observation, competency development, performance feedback, 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 skills, 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.
• Ability to work with children who may exhibit challenging behaviors, including aggression, elopement, or self injury, while following established safety procedures and clinical protocols.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, which may include bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor for extended periods, and lifting up to 30 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
• Must meet all required background checks, fingerprinting, training, credentialing, and physical requirements of the position.

Credential Requirements

• Be havior 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.
• Services may be provided in client homes, community settings, or Step Up centers based on the assigned case.
• Behavior Technicians may work with children exhibiting challenging behaviors, including aggression, elopement, and self injury. Staff are expected to follow individualized treatment protocols, safety procedures, and clinical direction provided by the supervising BCBA.
• Regular BCBA supervision may include direct observation, consultation, coaching, and performance feedback.