ABA Technician (Somerville, MA)

About the Role

Join Northeast Arc as a Behavior Therapist in one or more of our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs. We provide services in a variety of locations throughout Eastern Massachusetts to individuals ranging from 15 months to 22 years old. Our ABA services offer a continuum of consistent evidence-based direct care for children, teens, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Individualized treatment programs are developed by a Board-Certified Licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LABA) based on assessments, consultation, and person-centered plans.

Service Area: Somerville and surrounding towns, including Boston, Brookline, Everett, Revere, and Chelsea.

Job Type: Full-time or part-time, onsite in home, community, or center.

Responsibilities

• Provide home, community, and clinic-based support to individuals 15 months to 20 years old.
• Teach goals and skills outlined in the treatment plans and implement behavior strategies developed by the BCBA (clinical supervisor).
• Attend and contribute to clinical and non-clinical meetings, trainings, and individual supervisions.
• Complete required session notes, data, and any additional non-clinical paperwork.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of clients.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in psychology, early childhood education, or a related field (Registered Behavior Certification may substitute the education requirement).
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, able to maintain confidentiality, and high degree of professionalism.
• Valid Driver’s license and own personal vehicle.
• Ability to drive, walk, stand, and climb stairs in office, community-based, and home-based settings.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Pay

$23–$26 per hour.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules — full-time, part-time, and per diem positions available.
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunity to work across multiple programs and age groups.
• Initial and ongoing training, including RBT certification.
• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, such as:
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Monthly billing bonuses.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Pet insurance.
  • 403B with matching.
• Employee appreciation events throughout the year.

What Makes Us Different

• Over 25 years of experience providing ABA services.
• Individualized approach to therapy using naturalistic teaching methods.
• Opportunities to work across age groups and settings.
• Flexible work hours.
• All-female-led department.
• Wrap-around service model for families served (including two autism support centers, stakeholders, and auxiliary services).
• Ample opportunities for unrestricted fieldwork hours for BCBA candidates.