Bilingual Behavior Technician - BT - Part-Time (Haitian Creole/English)

About the role

Located in Fitchburg, MA, ABA Centers of America is one of the nation's fastest‑growing providers of autism care. Join our team to deliver high‑quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy while receiving paid training, mentorship, and a clear path for career advancement. Whether you are already a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or just starting, we support you through our ABA Academy of Excellence to prepare for and pass the RBT exam required by the BACB.

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
• Work closely with BCBAs, team members, and families
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training
• Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed

Requirements

• Bilingual in Haitian Creole and English
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Availability during afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Reliable transportation with 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)
• Training availability (BT / RBT): Must be available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Preferred: Experience in childcare, education, or related fields
• Preferred: Experience working with children or adolescents
• Preferred: 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 Temple 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 3% employer match (PT employees)
• Mileage reimbursement (PT employees)
• Performance bonus potential (PT employees)
• Referral bonuses for BCBAs and RBTs (PT employees)

Pay

Starting rate of $27/hour for BTs; final compensation determined by experience, training, and education.

Schedule

Required availability: Monday – Friday, 1:15 PM – 8:15 PM; potential Saturdays and Sundays, 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM.