Behavior Assistant with Team PBS in New Jersey
Why Join PBS?
PBS offers mentoring and advancement opportunities for those with career aspirations working with special needs children. As a Behavior Assistant (BA), you can enroll in our complimentary training to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), as well as Student Analyst (SA) roles if a career as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is in your future.
Founded in 2007, PBS is a dedicated ABA provider committed to helping children with autism thrive in their homes, schools and community. We value our entry‑level team members through a supportive, flexible, and growth‑focused work environment.
Mission
Create a responsive system that applies the principles of PBS to meet the needs of individuals, families and organizations we serve to produce quality‑of‑life changes that last. Develop an organization that attracts the most competent, enthusiastic people and turns them into proficient professionals.
What We Offer
- Flexible scheduling – work‑life balance is a priority
- Competitive pay with annual raises
- Quarterly bonus – $500 for those averaging 25 hours per week for the entire quarter
- Holiday pay – time and a half for working on identified PBS holidays
- Career growth pathways – advance from Behavior Assistant to an RBT
- Complimentary 40‑hour RBT training
- Paid travel & mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Medical, dental, vision insurance (30+ hours per week)
- Paid sick time – based on state requirements
- Retirement – 401(k) with company match up to 3 %
Job Responsibilities
- Work 1:1 with children with autism using ABA strategies under the supervision of a BCBA
- Implement individualized treatment plans designed and trained by a BCBA
- Collect and record data to track client progress using PBS tracking tools
- Communicate with families and clinical teams to ensure client success
- Attend scheduled supervisions, team meetings and ongoing training
Requirements
- High school diploma (Bachelor’s in Psychology, Education, or related field a plus)
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally if required
- Ability to actively engage clients during sessions, move from sitting to standing unassisted and lift up to 50 lbs
- Experience in ABA therapy, childcare, education, or related field a plus