Behavior Technician - BT - Part-Time

About the role

ABA Centers of America is a leading, rapidly growing provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy committed to delivering life‑changing outcomes for individuals with autism and their families. The organization’s mission is to expand access to high‑quality, compassionate care while driving measurable results, guided by core values that put people first, emphasize joy, data‑driven excellence, purposeful disruption, uniqueness, and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ABA therapy in homes, schools, communities, or clinics
• Teach communication, social, and daily living skills
• Implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision
• Collect, organize, and document session data accurately
• Collaborate and communicate with BCBAs, team members, and families
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training
• Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Availability during afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and insurance
• Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and driving record review
• NJ candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children, in healthcare, or in a related field
• Behavior Technician (BT): Complete a 40‑hour paid training program over 2 consecutive weeks (at the same rate of pay), followed by precepting (hands‑on supervision), and pass the RBT exam within 45 days (up to 3 weeks total)
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT): Active certification in good standing; 1 week of paid training followed by precepting (hands‑on supervision) (up to 2 weeks total)

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in childcare, education, or related fields
• Experience working with children or adolescents
• Prior exposure to ABA services

Benefits

• Career Advancement – Level Up Program: structured growth to RBT Level 2 and Level 3 ($1/hour pay increase per level upon competency completion)
• Apprenticeship program: training and supervision hours provided
• Full‑tuition scholarship opportunity at a designated university to pursue a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Professional development opportunities for certification
• Paid RBT training
• Mentorship toward BCBA certification
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Performance bonus potential

Pay

Starting rate of $21.25/hour for Behavior Technicians (BTs) and $23.50/hour for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). Final compensation is determined by experience, training, and education.

Schedule

Required availability: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–8:00 PM, with potential Saturday shifts 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Training availability (BT/RBT) requires Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM.