ABA Technician (Somerville, MA)

Location: Somerville, MA area

Schedule

Full time or part time, Monday through Friday

Pay

Target Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 hourly (good faith estimate; actual compensation dependent on experience, education, and internal equity)

About the role

Northeast Arc's Building Blocks and Building Bridges program are grounded in the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, connect, and thrive. Building Blocks and Building Bridges BTs provide individualized ABA services to children, ages 15 months to 12 years of age, diagnosed with ASD or Downs Syndrome and their families. Our Behavior Therapists work in a team atmosphere alongside BCBAs, Early Intervention staff, families and caregivers. Our programs facilitate interactions through Natural Environment Training and capitalize on natural opportunities for engagement with our kids using an evidence-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide home and community-based support to individuals using evidence-based ABA approach
• Work directly with individuals and their families in the natural environment to improve socially significant behaviors across all areas, including communication, daily living skills, social skills, and adaptive behavior.
• Teach goals and skills outlined in the treatment plans and implement behavior strategies developed by the BCBA/LABA (clinical supervisor)
• Attend and contribute to clinical and non-clinical meetings, trainings, and individual supervisions
• Complete required session notes and data and any additional non-clinical paperwork
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's in a related field - psychology, early childhood education, social work, etc.
• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification may substitute for the education requirement
• Must have strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, along with excellent organizational skills and flexibility
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, able to maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required
• Ability to drive, walk, stand, and climb stairs in an office and a variety of community-based and home-based settings
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs
• Must successfully complete and pass all required background checks as a condition of employment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (for employees working an average of 3