RBT/BT- Home Program - Bergen County

About the role

Provide 1:1 ABA services in home, school, and community settings across Bergen County, NJ (Fair Lawn, Franklin Lakes, Oakland, Rochelle Park, Rutherford) during afterschool hours. Immediate openings available.

Why this role matters

As an RBT or BT, you will implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA direction using evidence-based strategies such as reinforcement, prompting, NET, DTT, and task analysis. You will help individuals develop communication, social, emotional, behavioral, adaptive, and daily living skills — supporting independence across everyday environments and routines. You’ll see the impact of your work where it matters most: in the homes, schools, and communities where individuals live, learn, and grow.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA services in home, school, and community settings
• Implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a BCBA using evidence-based strategies (reinforcement, prompting, NET, DTT, task analysis)
• Help individuals develop communication, social, emotional, behavioral, adaptive, and daily living skills
• Support skill development and independence across everyday environments and routines
• Accurately collect and record data, complete session documentation, and communicate observations and progress to the clinical team
• Collaborate with BCBAs, clinical leadership, families, caregivers, teachers, and other team members to provide consistent, high-quality care
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, ongoing training, and professional development
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold all ethical and professional standards

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of ABA experience working with autism/developmental disabilities
• Ability to pass required background checks and health screenings
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between client locations
• Compassionate, dependable, team-oriented, and open to feedback
• Comfortable working independently in home, school, and community environments
• Commitment to professional standards and ongoing development

RBT requirements

• Active RBT certification through the BACB required

BT requirements

• RBT certification required within the first four months of employment
• Hand Over Hand provides support and guidance toward obtaining RBT certification
• Compensation increase after becoming RBT certified

Pay

• RBTs: $32–$35/hour based on experience
• BTs: $25–$32/hour based on experience
• BTs receive a pay increase after RBT certification within first 4 months

Schedule

• Afterschool hours
• Flexible scheduling with multiple schedules available

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance for eligible employees
• 401(k) with company match for eligible employees
• Paid training & BCBA supervision
• BCBA Certification Prep Program
• Career growth & advancement opportunities
• Tuition discounts through college partnerships
• Work alongside experienced BCBAs & clinical leaders
• RBT certification support

About Hand Over Hand

Hand Over Hand provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services that help individuals with autism and developmental disabilities build essential skills, independence, and confidence. The culture is collaborative, supportive, and growth-focused — investing in clinicians so that the individuals and families served benefit too.