BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
1 day ago
Newark
Job Description Job Title(s): Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) | Behavior Technician (BT) Reports to: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Location: Newark | In Home Employment Type: Part Time Position Summary: Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and families under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The BT/RBT implements individualized treatment and behavior support plans, collects accurate data, and collaborates with families and the clinical team to support each client’s goals and progress. Schedule and Compensation • $20–$30/hour, based on relevant experience and credentialing, • Training Rate: $16/hour, • Scheduling is based on assigned cases, authorized service hours, and family availability, • School Year: Primary service hours are approximately 3:30 PM–7:00 PM and weekends, • Summer: Service hours may be available between 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, • Opportunities for professional development, training, and supervision toward RBT certification Key Responsibilities • Provide 1:1 ABA services in accordance with each client’s individualized treatment plan and Behavior Support Plan (BSP), under the direction and supervision of the BCBA., • Implement skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction programs, including reinforcement, prompting, and other ABA strategies as outlined in the treatment plan., • Collect and accurately document client data, progress, observations, and session notes using required electronic systems., • Monitor client response to interventions and promptly communicate progress, concerns, changes, or safety issues to the supervising BCBA., • Support the generalization of skills across environments, people, and settings, including communication, social, adaptive, and other individualized goals., • Collaborate professionally with clients, families, BCBAs, and other members of the clinical team while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries., • Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and reliability for assigned cases and communicate scheduling concerns proactively., • Participate in required training, supervision, competency development, and team meetings., • Utilize required systems for documentation, data collection, scheduling, and billing, ensuring all records are accurate and completed within required timeframes., • Maintain client safety, confidentiality, ethical standards, and compliance with Step Up policies, treatment protocols, and all applicable professional and regulatory requirements. Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent required; related college education preferred., • Previous experience working with children, individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health, or ABA is preferred but not required; training will be provided., • Strong communication, reliability, and ability to consistently follow individualized treatment plans and clinical direction., • Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, BCBAs, and the clinical team., • Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned client homes, community settings, or Step Up centers as required., • Must meet all required background checks, fingerprinting, training, credentialing, and physical requirements of the position. Credential Requirements • Behavior Technician (BT): RBT certification is not required at the time of hire. Candidates must successfully complete all Step Up training and competency requirements applicable to the position., • School Year: Primary service hours are approximately 3:30 PM–7:00 PM and Weekends, • Summer: Service hours are 7 days a week, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM