Bilingual Behavioral Assistant (Union County)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Group health coverage

Ongoing job training

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Jersey seeks a Part-Time Bilingual Behavioral Assistant to support youth in the community and home settings. Responsibilities include developing support plans and assisting in behavioral interventions. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, relevant experience, and complete certification requirements. Competitive pay ranges from $20 to $25 per hour, with benefits including health coverage and Paid Time Off.

Qualifications

• Completed CSOC Behavioral Assistant Certification course or willingness to complete within 6 months.
• 2–4 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, especially with children and disabilities.
• Valid NJ Driver’s license and proof of car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients to provide relief to caregivers and support to youth.
• Develop and implement Individual Support Plans.
• Submit weekly clinical progress notes.

Skills

Bilingual

Behavioral support

Crisis intervention

Individual Support Plans

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Overview

Bilingual Behavioral Assistant (Union County) at Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare. We are looking for Part Time Bilingual Behavioral Assistants (BA’s) to join our team.

Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Roles & Responsibilities

• A BA will visit the client 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 3:00pm during the school year and as early as 8:30am during the summer. Services are available any day of the week to accommodate scheduling needs.
• Develop and implement Individual Support Plans and monitor behavioral analysis services.
• Submit weekly clinical progress notes within 24 hours of service provision; complete intake data assessments.
• Collect and display data (e.g., graphics) as authorized by a recipient\'s service plan.
• Ensure compliance with service authorization, time frames, and service hours.
• Implement interventions in the Individual Support Plan and behavioral procedures for skill acquisition and reduction of problematic behaviors.
• Carry out treatment as designated by the supervising behavior analyst, including environmental arrangements, proactive strategies, and teaching new skills.
• Manage consequences for behavior based on function and support ADL skills within home and community settings.
• Assist parents/guardians in implementing the treatment plan and training caregivers/staff as needed.
• Provide crisis prevention, recognition, and intervention; ensure adherence to agency policies.
• Participate in required training.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the free CSOC Behavioral Assistant Certification course or be able to complete within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in behavioral healthcare (maladaptive behaviors).
• 2–4 years of 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 required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits/Compensation

• Starting rate: $20.00/hour
• Group health coverage
• Ongoing job training
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Full-time employees: 80 hours Paid Time Off annually; Part-time employees: 40 hours Paid Time Off annually
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Ancillary health benefits