2612-Behavior Technician

Employment Type: Part-Time Non-Exempt
Schedule: MondayFriday; schedules may vary based on program needs (generally between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.)
Location: Plainfield Roselle Park NJ and surrounding areas
Pay Range:$21.00$28.00 per hour plus bonus eligibility
Reports To: NJ State and Regional Directors

The Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) provides direct behavioral support to clients under the supervision of a Behavior Specialist Consultant (BSC) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

The BT/RBT implements individualized treatment plans goals and programming developed by the clinical team. The position involves supporting clients in developing communication social behavioral and daily living skills while maintaining a safe respectful and supportive environment.

Employees may work in a variety of settings based on program needs including schools preschools clinics homes and community environments.

During the initial training period schedules may vary and employees may work with different clients teams and programs throughout their assigned region. Following training employees will generally receive an ongoing client assignment.

• Provide 1:1 and group support to clients within the assigned service area.
• Follow individualized treatment plans and clinical programming developed by the treatment team.
• Collect accurate session data and complete required documentation within established timelines.
• Support the development of communication social behavioral and adaptive skills.
• Implement evidence-based behavioral interventions as directed by the supervising clinician.
• Work collaboratively with families supervisors and other members of the treatment team.
• Promote positive behavioral outcomes and consistent implementation of treatment goals.
• Complete assigned administrative and program-support activities when direct service hours are not available.
• Maintain a professional respectful and supportive environment for clients and families.
• Follow organizational policies procedures and applicable standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience working with children.
• Ability to work with children with a range of behavioral and support needs across different environments.
• Working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and interventions.
• Strong interpersonal communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to use technology for daily documentation and related job responsibilities.
• Ability to receive apply and respond positively to feedback.
• Ability to complete assigned administrative and program-support tasks including preparing materials and maintaining assigned work areas.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position which may include standing bending kneeling and running during a shift.

• Bachelors degree in Psychology Education Social Work or a related field.
• Two years of experience in a direct-care or human services position.
• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.

Employees may be assigned to schools preschools clinics homes and community-based settings. Assignments may vary according to client and program needs.

The position requires the ability to work across different environments and interact professionally with clients families supervisors and members of the clinical team.

Eligible employees may have access to:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Vacation and sick time
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee referral bonus program

First Children Services is a team of professionals dedicated to providing high-quality services to children and their families. Our approach combines evidence-based practices individualized support and family involvement to help clients achieve meaningful outcomes.

First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race color religion age sex national origin disability genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

First Children Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities including to individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants during the application and hiring process. Applicants requesting an accommodation may contact and include the requested accommodation job title and requisition ID.