Registered Behavior Technician

About the role

Northeast Family Services is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our growing team. This is a part-time, fee-for-service position. The RBT will implement clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior and provide ABA-based instruction to promote development of new skills, under the direction of their supervising BCBA. Responsibilities include monitoring client behavior, collecting and reporting data, and collaborating with the supervising BCBA and client’s family to support meaningful changes in client behavior.

Responsibilities

• Implement clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior.
• Provide ABA-based instruction to promote development of new skills.
• Monitor client behavior and collect data on client behavior.
• Report data back to supervising BCBA.
• Collaborate with the supervising BCBA and client’s family to support meaningful changes in client behavior.

Requirements

• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) – REQUIRED.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional age youth, or families, including experience with adolescents requiring comprehensive level care – REQUIRED.
• Availability to work early afternoon hours (e.g., 1:30–4:00 PM) – REQUIRED.
• Ability to travel to areas of Boston in the South Boston/Seaport District.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a vehicle.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Experience in applied settings implementing behavioral interventions preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate approach to care.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (sponsorship not available).
• Access to a laptop or CPS, high-speed secure internet, and a phone.

Benefits

• Summer Fun Fridays: Early Friday closures at 12:30 PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• High-quality supervision of fieldwork experience for candidates seeking BCBA or BCaBA credentials, with a two-year contract offered following successful completion.
• Hands-on training and ongoing clinical support from supervising BCBA.
• Access to multiple, free monthly professional development and training activities on relevant topics and skills.
• Individualized supervision focused on achievement of professional goals and skill advancement.
• Access to company technology (with a productivity agreement of 20+ hours/week).
• Tuition reimbursement program available to eligible employees.
• Flexible schedule built to meet staff needs.

Pay

Starting at $25/hour. Potential for full-time hours.