ABA Therapist (Child Care Experience Required)
About Behavioral Health Works
At Behavioral Health Works (BHW), we're passionate about helping children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) reach their full potential through individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Our team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), supervisors, and Behavior Technicians works collaboratively with children and their families to develop communication, social, play, and everyday living skills. We celebrate progress, support one another, and create meaningful opportunities for growth for our clients and our team members.
Pay
$25.00 – $33.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Benefits
- Part-time employees have access to voluntary benefits: Dental, Vision, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Chiropractic Care, Voluntary Life Insurance, and AFLAC supplemental insurance programs
- Company-observed holidays (non-working days)
- Professional growth opportunities
- Flexible schedules
- Travel reimbursement
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reduction for partnered universities (bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs): National University, California Southern University, Vanguard University, Capella University, Purdue Global, and William James University
Responsibilities
- Provide in-home, school, and community-based ABA therapy
- Implement behavior intervention and skill-acquisition programs under the supervision of a BCBA
- Teach communication, social, play, and daily living skills through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities
- Track client progress and collect data during sessions
- Maintain strong communication with team members and families
- Bring energy and patience while actively engaging with children
Requirements
- Minimum age 21 (per Massachusetts state insurance requirements for Behavior Technicians)
- Minimum of 60 college credits completed OR 6 months of recent work experience with children with developmental disabilities OR an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification
- Available at least three days per week, totaling a minimum of 10 hours per week, including availability after 3:00 PM
- Reliable transportation and comfort driving to client sessions
- Access to a smartphone or similar device with internet capable of capturing client session data
- Strong communication skills, patience, professionalism, and ability to engage actively with children
Physical Requirements
- Sit on the floor, kneel, bend, crouch, stand, and frequently transition between floor and standing during therapy sessions
- Lift or assist children and equipment up to 50 lbs (as required by assigned cases)
- Complete documentation using electronic devices
- Travel reliably between assigned client locations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Schedule
Part-time, 10–25 hours per week. Must be available at least three days per week with a minimum of 10 hours weekly, including after 3:00 PM.
Preferred Qualifications
We encourage you to apply if you have recent experience as a:
- Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide, Special Education Aide
- Direct Support Professional (DSP), Caregiver, Respite Worker
- Youth Coach, Preschool Teacher, Teacher's Assistant
- Childcare Provider, Nanny, Babysitter, Camp Counselor
- Tutor, Substitute Teacher
- Behavioral Health Technician, Interventionist
- Social Services Worker, Foster Care Worker
- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
- Autism Advocate, Mental Health Advocate
- After-School Program Staff, Childcare Volunteer
- Similar role supporting children and/or individuals with developmental disabilities
Or if you are currently pursuing or have completed college coursework or a degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Child Development, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.