Behavior Technician -Massachusetts

Hirebridge; Warren (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBA supervision

RBT credential support

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Technology access

Job summary

Northeast Family Services is seeking a Behavior Technician to join our growing team, delivering ABA-based instruction under the direction of a BCBA. The role focuses on implementing behavior support plans to reduce challenging behavior and develop new skills, while collaborating with families.

The position is part-time, fee-for-service, with availability after school, evenings, and potential for full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED with 24 months of experience in developmental disabilities or related fields.
• Or an associate degree or higher in a related discipline with 12 months of experience.
• Or BACB RBT certification with 12 months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement clients' behavior support plans under supervision to reduce problematic behavior and promote skill development.
• Provide ABA-based instruction and collect data on client behavior.
• Monitor and report data to supervising BCBA; collaborate with families to support behavioral changes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Compassionate care

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher in related field

RBT certification (BACB)

Job description

Northeast Family Services is seeking aBehavior Technicianto join our growing team!

This position is based in Massachusetts in the Fall River area

Part Time hours Fee For Service Position

TheBehavior Technicianwill be responsible for the implementation of clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior and provision of ABA-based instruction to promote development of new skills, at the direction of their supervising BCBA. The Behavior Technician will monitor client behavior, collect data on client behavior, and report the data back to supervising BCBA. The Behavior Technician will work collaboratively with the supervising BCBA and client’s family to support meaningful changes in client behavior.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or a GED and have 24 months of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional age youth or families

OR

• An associates degree or higher in either a human, social, or educational services discipline, or a degree or certification related to behavior management from an accredited community college or educational institution and have 12 months experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional age youth, or families

OR

• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and have 12 months experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional age youth, or families

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to travel to the Fall River MA area
• Must be 21 years or older per updated state of MA ABA program requirements
• Required availabilityafter school, evening and late evening hours
• Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a vehicle
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Experience in applied settings implementing behavioral interventions preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• A compassionate approach to care
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time
• Access to a laptop or CPS, high speed secure internet, and a phone required.

ABA Benefits:

• Northeast Family Services offers high-quality supervision of fieldwork experience for candidates seeking the BCBA or BCaBA credentials. A two-year contract is offered following successful completion of fieldwork experience.
• Northeast Family Services encourages interested staff to obtain the Registered Behavior Technician credential by offering RBT 40 hour training, initial competency assessment, ongoing skills-based supervision, and a $100 bonus upon obtaining RBT credential.
• Hands on training, with ongoing clinical support from supervising BCBA
• Access to multiple, free monthly professional development and training activities on a rotation of relevant topics and skills
• Individualized supervision, focused on achievement of professional goals and skill advancement
• Access to company technology, with productivity agreement of 20+ hours/week
• Tuition reimbursement program available to eligible employees
• Flexible schedule, built to meet staff needs

Compensation:

• $20-$27/hour depending upon experience
• Potential for full time hour