Center Based ABA Therapist | Work With Kids

About the role

One Step Forward is hiring ABA Therapists / Behavior Technicians to join our team at our Forked River center. Opportunities are available during both morning and afternoon/early evening hours, suitable for daytime, after‑school, or combined schedules.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children using individualized ABA treatment programs developed and supervised by a BCBA.
• Implement individualized skill acquisition programs.
• Follow behavior intervention and behavior reduction programs.
• Use evidence‑based ABA strategies including reinforcement and prompting.
• Collect accurate data throughout sessions.
• Complete electronic session documentation.
• Communicate regularly with your supervising BCBA.
• Help children practice skills throughout their everyday center routines and activities.

Requirements

• Previous ABA experience (e.g., ABA Therapist, Behavior Technician, RBT, paraprofessional, special education aide, behavioral health professional).
• Experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities.
• Dependable, professional, enjoys working one‑on‑one with children.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a consistent weekly schedule.

Benefits

• No travel between clients.
• Morning and afternoon/early evening opportunities.
• Consistent hours in one location.
• One‑on‑one work with children.
• Ongoing BCBA supervision and clinical guidance.
• A team of therapists and clinical staff working alongside you.
• Support from the administrative team.
• Opportunities to build hands‑on ABA experience.

Pay

$22–$32 per hour based on experience.

Schedule

Weekday morning and afternoon/early evening shifts are available. You do not need to be available for every time period; we seek dependable therapists who can maintain a consistent schedule based on the hours they commit to. This makes the role suitable for part‑time daytime hours, after‑school hours, or additional ABA hours throughout the week.