Behavioral Assistant (Essex County)

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting Rate $20.00/hour

Group Health Coverage

Paid Time Off for both full-time and part-time

Ongoing Job Training

Job summary

A supportive healthcare organization in East Orange, NJ seeks Part Time Behavioral Assistants to support caregivers of children with developmental disabilities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field and experience in behavioral healthcare. Responsibilities include visiting clients at home and community. The role offers training opportunities and a competitive hourly wage. Bilingual candidates are welcome. This position is part-time, with flexible hours to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in psychology or related field.
• Must complete CSOC Behavioral Assistant Certification within 6 months.
• 2–4 years experience in behavioral healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide relief to caregivers and holistic support to youth.
• Visit clients at home or in the community.
• Develop and implement Individual Support Plans.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Positive leadership

Patience

Compassion

Adaptability

Reliability

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field

CSOC Behavioral Assistant Certification (completed within 6 months of hire)

Job description

About Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides Comprehensive Youth and Family Support Services to primary caregivers of children and teens with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Serving the state of New Jersey, we are looking for Part Time Behavioral Assistants (BA’s) to join our team!

Benefits and Compensation

• Starting Rate $20.00/hour
• We are open to referrals, please inquire about when speaking with your recruiter
• A dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Ongoing Job Training
• Group Health Coverage
• Full‑timmers get 80 hours Paid Time Off Annually
• Part‑timers get 40 hours Paid Time Off Annually
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Ancillary Health Benefits from AFLAC

Roles & Responsibilities

• A BA will visit the client at home or in the community to provide relief to caregivers and holistic support to youth.
• Our BA’s typically work 2–20 hours weekly in 2–4 hour shifts starting after 3:00 pm during the school year and as early as 8:30 am during the summer. Services are available any day of the week to accommodate the scheduling needs of our clients.
• Individual Support Plan development and implementation
• Delivery and monitoring of behavior analysis services
• Submission of weekly clinical progress notes, within 24 hours of service provision
• Intake Data Assessments
• Data collection and display (e.g., graphics) as authorized by a recipient’s behavioral analysis service plan
• Compliance with service authorization, including time frames and service hours
• Implement interventions in the Individual Support Plan
• Implementation of behavioral procedures for the acquisition of replacement skills and reduction of problematic behaviors
• Carry out treatment as designated by the supervising behavior analyst which includes:
  • Facilitating environmental arrangements.
  • Using proactive strategies.
  • Teaching and developing new skills.
  • Managing specific consequences for behavior based on function.
• Must be willing to work with the child or youth to increase ADL (Assisted Daily Living) skills within their home as well as during community outings.
• Assist parent/guardian in the implementation of the treatment plan.
• Assist the behavior analyst in the training of caregivers and/or staff.
• Crisis prevention, recognition, and intervention.
• Ensure all agency policies are implemented and followed.
• Participate in required training.

Skills and Abilities

• Active Listening & Critical Thinking.
• Positive leadership.
• Patience & Understanding.
• Compassion.
• Adaptability.
• Reliability & Attentiveness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Understanding of evidence‑based interventions for individuals with behavioral and developmental disabilities.
• Willing to be a positive role model and provide emotional & psychological support to clients.
• Knowledge of behavioral interventions.

Qualifications

• Must have completed free CSOC Behavioral Assistant Certification course or be able to complete within 6 months of hire. For more information: https://www.nj.gov/dcf/providers/csc/training/ ..
• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field.
• 2–4 years experience in behavioral healthcare (maladaptive behaviors).
• 2–4 years experience working with children with disabilities (developmental/intellectual disabilities, mental illness).
• Valid NJ Driver’s license and proof of car insurance.
• Consent to and pass State/Federal Criminal Background Checks.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) Welcome.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor H‑1B or other employment visas at this time.