Behavioral Assistant - Bergen

ALIGN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Development

401(k)

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

ALIGN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC in Bergen County, NJ is seeking a part-time Behavioral Assistant to work one-to-one with youth in homes, schools, and community settings under the New Jersey CSOC.

You will support behavioral goals, model coping strategies, and coach caregivers; duties include progress notes in CYBER and collaboration with clinical staff. Flexible after-school and evening hours.

This role provides hands-on experience toward MSW or ABA work, with onboarding and supervision.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience with youth behavioral/mental health.
• Valid NJ driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
• Availability for after-school and evening hours.
• Patience, follow-through and comfort working inside family homes.

Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one with youth ages 5–20 in home/community per treatment goals.
• Model, coach and practice skills in routines, coping and communication.
• Help youth regulate behaviors and coach caregivers when you're not there.
• Write a progress note for every session in CYBER within agency timeframe.
• Attend Child Family Team meetings when requested; check in with IIC clinician.
• Work under supervision of clinical staff as required by N.J.A.C. 10:77.

Skills

Patience

Follow-through

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BA certification preferred / CSOC experience

Job description

Benefits:

• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Opportunity for advancement

Behavioral Assistant (BA)

Align Behavioral Health | Bergen County, NJ | Part time | Flexible after school and evening hours

Behavioral Assistants work one to one with youth in the home, school, and community through the New Jersey Children's System of Care.

What you will do

• Work directly with youth ages 5 through 20 in their home and community, carrying out the behavioral goals from the treatment plan
• Model, coach, and practice skills in the moment: routines, coping strategies, communication, following expectations
• Help youth regulate and recover safely when behavior escalates, and coach caregivers to carry the strategies forward when you are not there
• Write a progress note for every session and submit it in CYBER within the agency timeframe
• Attend Child Family Team meetings when requested and check in regularly with the assigned IIC clinician
• Work under the supervision of appropriate clinical staff, as required by N.J.A.C. 10:77

What you need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• At least one year of relevant experience in a comparable environment, meaning post high school work supporting the behavioral or mental health needs of youth
• Valid NJ driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Availability for after school and evening hours
• Patience, follow through, and comfort working inside family homes

What counts as relevant experience

Your year does not have to come from a clinical job title, and it does not have to be paid. Internships and volunteer work count when the involvement was substantive and ongoing. Examples of experience that typically qualifies:

• Teacher's aide, paraprofessional, or one to one aide supporting students with behavioral or emotional needs
• Direct care or residential staff in a group home, shelter, or treatment program serving youth
• Behavior technician, RBT, or ABA support staff
• Youth worker in a partial care, day treatment, or after school program serving youth with behavioral health needs
• Personal care assistant or support staff for youth with developmental disabilities
• Mentoring or case aide work with at risk youth
• A substantive internship or practicum supporting youth behavioral health

General childcare, babysitting, retail, and food service do not meet the standard on their own. If you are not sure whether your background counts, apply and tell us what you did. We will look at it.

Preferred, not required

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, education, human services, or a related field
• BA certification already completed, or prior CSOC experience
• Bilingual in Spanish

What we provide

• Onboarding, CYBER and documentation training, and shadowing before you work independently
• BA certification enrollment. Certification must be completed within 60 days of hire.
• Ongoing supervision and support from a licensed clinician
• Real experience for anyone heading toward an MSW, counseling program, or ABA work
• Flexible scheduling built around your availability

Before hire

Background check with fingerprinting, CARI clearance, verification of your diploma and experience, references, and completion of the Align credentialing packet.

Align Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer.