ABA Technician (Lowell, MA)

Location: Lowell MA area
Schedule: Full time or part time Monday through Friday
Target Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 hourly
Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on multiple factors including but not limited to the individuals experience education and internal equity.

Job Summary
Northeast Arcs Building Bridges program is grounded in the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to grow connect and thrive. Building Bridges provides individualized ABA services to children over the age of 3 diagnosed with ASD and their families. Behavioral assessments are conducted to identify areas for improvement and learning and a comprehensive treatment plan consisting of both long- and short-term goals is developed that enables each individual to become independent and successful. As a Behavior Technician you will be a hands-on partner in that journey working directly in the home and community alongside families to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide home and community-based support to individuals using evidence-based ABA approache
• Work directly with individuals and their families in the natural environment to improve socially significant behaviors across all areas including communication daily living skills social skills and adaptive behavior
• Teach goals and skills outlined in the treatment plans and implement behavior strategies developed by the BCBA (clinical supervisor)
• Attend and contribute to clinical and non-clinical meetings trainings and individual supervisions
• Complete required session notes and data and any additional non-clinical paperwork
• Ensure the health safety and well-being of clients
• Support school consultations and parent training as needed

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in psychology early childhood education or a related field required
  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification may substitute for the education requirement
• Must have strong written and verbal communication interpersonal and problem-solving skills along with excellent organizational skills and flexibility
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Reliable able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
• Valid drivers license and personal vehicle required
• Ability to drive walk stand and climb stairs in an office and a variety of community-based and home-based settings
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
• Must successfully complete and pass all required background checks as a condition of employment

Benefits & Perks
At Northeast Arc we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and growth. Its our goal as an employer to provide an enriching and supportive environment for our employees and their families.
With that goal in mind we are proud to offer the following:

• Medical dental and vision coverage (for employees working an average of 30 hours per week)
• Generous paid time off including vacation sick time and 12 paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Group Life Insurance
• Additional voluntary insurance options and discount programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with limited company match
• Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Hub
• Ongoing professional development (trainings conferences CEUs and more)
• eAcademy online learning platform
• Mileage reimbursement (where applicable)
• Additional perks including employee discounts and more

About Us
Northeast Arc is a non-profit organization with the goal of ensuring that children and adults with disabilities are able to live work engage in civic life and play in the community. Employment at Northeast Arc is more than just a job. We are a mission-driven agency committed to changing lives and discovering abilities. Whether its the individuals we serve or our employees who support them we know that each person has a unique set of skills and contributions to are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race ancestry color religion sex age marital status sexual orientation national origin medical condition disability veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Keywords: Behavior Technician ABA Applied Behavior Analysis Building Bridges Autism Spectrum Disorder