Bilingual Behavioral Assistant (Hudson County)

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Ongoing job training

Group health coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

A supportive healthcare provider in Jersey City seeks a Part-Time Bilingual Behavioral Assistant to aid youth and families dealing with developmental disabilities. Duties include developing individual support plans, submitting clinical progress notes, and providing compassionate care. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in psychology, experience in behavioral healthcare, and bilingual proficiency. This role is flexible, offering shifts that vary from 2 to 20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Completed CSOC Behavioral Assistant Certification course or ability to complete within 6 months of hire.
• 2–4 years experience in behavioral healthcare.
• Bilingual proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients at home or in the community to provide support.
• Develop and implement Individual Support Plans.
• Submit weekly clinical progress notes within 24 hours.

Skills

Active listening

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Positive leadership

Patience

Compassion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Bilingual Behavioral Assistant (Hudson County)

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides Comprehensive Youth and Family Support Services to primary caregivers of children and teens with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in New Jersey. We are looking for Part‑Time Bilingual Behavioral Assistants (BAs) to join our team.

Pay

$20.00/hr – $25.00/hr

Benefits & Compensation

• Starting Rate $20.00/hour
• Open to referrals – inquire when speaking with recruiter
• Dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Ongoing job training
• Group health coverage
• Full‑timers receive 80 hours paid time off annually
• Part‑timers receive 40 hours paid time off annually
• Short/long‑term disability coverage
• Ancillary health benefits from AFLAC

Roles & Responsibilities

• Visit clients at home or in the community to provide relief to caregivers and holistic support to youth.
• Work 2–20 hours weekly in 2–4 hour shifts, typically after 3:00 pm during the school year and as early as 8:30 am in summer; services available any day of the week.
• Develop and implement Individual Support Plans.
• Deliver and monitor behavior analysis services.
• Submit weekly clinical progress notes within 24 hours of service provision.
• Collect and display data (e.g., graphics) as authorized by the behavioral analysis service plan.
• Ensure compliance with service authorization, including time frames and service hours.
• Implement interventions in the Individual Support Plan.
• Apply behavioral procedures to acquire replacement skills and reduce problematic behaviors.
• Facilitate environmental arrangements.
• Use proactive strategies.
• Teach and develop new skills.
• Manage consequences for behavior based on function.
• Work to increase ADL (Assisted Daily Living) skills with children/youth in home and community settings.
• Assist parent/guardian in implementing the treatment plan.
• Assist the behavior analyst in training caregivers and/or staff.
• Prevent, recognize, and intervene in crises.
• Ensure all agency policies are implemented and followed.
• Participate in required training.

Skills & Abilities

• Active listening and critical thinking.
• Positive leadership.
• Patience and understanding.
• Compassion.
• Adaptability.
• Reliability and attentiveness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Understanding of evidence‑based interventions for individuals with behavioral and developmental disabilities.
• Willingness to be a positive role model and provide emotional and psychological support to clients.
• Knowledge of behavioral interventions.

Qualifications

• Completed CSOC Behavioral Assistant Certification course or ability to complete within 6 months of hire.
• 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 New Jersey driver’s license and proof of car insurance.
• Consent to and passing of State/Federal criminal background checks.
• Bilingual proficiency.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship; we do not sponsor H‑1B or other employment visas at this time.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part‑time