Behavior Technician- RBT Preferred

Advocates; Bloomingdale (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RBT certification funded

Job summary

Advocates seeks a Behavior Technician to implement ABA-based educational and treatment programs for clients aged 1–22 in home, ABA Center, and community settings under clinical supervision.

You will collect data, support treatment plans, and help promote client independence while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Training and RBT certification are funded by Advocates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or RBT Credential (preferred) or, Associate’s Degree (60+ credit hours), or High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months of relevant experience
• Must successfully pass background checks. Must have valid driver’s license, safe driving record, automobile insurance and access to insured vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transport.

Responsibilities

• Implement ABA treatment programs with individual clients aged 1 to 22 in home, ABA Center, and community
• Collect accurate data and contribute to data management as prescribed
• Assist in training and orientation of new staff; provide feedback to coworkers
• Work one-on-one in ABA settings to support clients with special healthcare needs
• Meet with Behavior Analyst to discuss family concerns and scheduling
• Implement instructional strategies as prescribed by Behavior Analyst
• Communicate medical or status changes to guardian and clinical team
• Support toilet training and self-care components of the treatment plan

Skills

Data collection

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and/or RBT Credential (preferred) or Associate’s Degree (60+ credit hours), or High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Starting Rate: $22.00-$29.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexible hours depending on the needs of the family with occasional needs for evenings and weekends.

The Behavior Technician is responsible for the implementation of applied behavior analysis educational and treatment programs with individual clients aged 1 to 22 in their home, ABA Center, and within the community, under the direction of the clinical team. A Behavior Analyst will directly supervise the treatment and offer support in implementing the strategies to promote independence across a variety of functional skills. Collect data as prescribed by the Behavior Analyst using a variety of measurement systems and participate in data management. The Behavior Technician participates as a member of client treatment team.

*We will pay for you to get RBT certified for this position!*

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We’rea nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Responsibilities

• Enhance the lives of those we serve through positive approaches, remembering that each person has individual needs and learning styles. Follow all approved treatment plans.
• Assist at whatever level necessary to meet the goals outlined in the treatment plan with consultation from Behavior Analyst.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new staff; provide co-workers with positive and constructive feedback.
• Collect accurate data across all aspects within the program. For example, but not limited to: toileting, discrete trial instruction, behavior, natural environment, maintaining client records, etc.
• Participate in the development of individualized plans as appropriate and follow accordingly, as well as actively participate in meetings.
• Work one on one in the ABA Center/client home/community with a child that has special healthcare needs.
• Meet with Behavior Analyst to review and discuss family concerns, scheduling issues, and the administration of the treatment plan.
• Implement instructional strategies consistently and accurately as prescribed by the Behavior Analyst.
• Communicate any medical, physical, or other changes in client status to guardian and the clinical team.
• Implement teaching programs in a positive, supportive, and proactive manner at all times.
• Responsible for implementing all aspects of child’s Treatment Plan including self-care and supporting client and family with toilet training programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or RBT Credential (preferred) or, Associate’s Degree (60+ credit hours), or High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months of relevant experience
• Must successfully pass background checks. Must have valid driver’s license, safe driving record, automobile insurance and access to insured vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transport.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.