Behavior Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Shifts required and hours per week (~15-20 hours/week during the school year) & (~24 hours/week during the summer):

• Piscataway, NJ:
  • School Year Schedule:
    • Monday - Friday (4pm - 7pm)
    • Saturdays (10am - 2pm)
  • Summer schedule :
    • Monday - Friday (10am - 2pm OR 4pm - 7pm)
    • Saturdays (10am - 2pm)
• There are additional cases located in Sayreville, NJ, Linden, NJ, Old Bridge, NJ, & Kendall Park, NJ with schedules as follows:
  • Sayreville, NJ:
    • School Year Schedule:
      • Tuesday (2:45pm - 6:15pm)
      • Fridays (2:45pm - 6:15pm)
  • Linden, NJ:
    • School Year Schedule:
      • Friday (5pm - 8pm)
      • Saturday (11am - 2pm)
      • Sunday (11am - 4pm)
    • Summer Schedule:
      • Wednesday (9am- 4pm)
      • Friday (5pm-8pm)
      • Saturday (11am-2pm)
      • Sunday (11am-3p m)
  • Old Bridge, NJ:
    • School Year & Summer Schedule:
      • Tuesday (9:00am - 1:00pm)
      • Fridays (9:00am - 1:00pm)
  • Kendall Park, NJ: ​​​​​​​
    • School Year & Summer Schedule:
      • Monday - Friday (3pm - 6pm)
• Hours subject to additional availability based on client needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required:
  • Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
    • Preferably in Education, Psychology or related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of ABA experience.
  • Have access to a working cell phone, tablet, and/or laptop for data collections
  • Possess a driver's license with reliable transportation and auto insurance for driving to clients.
• Preferred:
  • Have previous experience working with children and/or managing challenging behaviors with children.
  • CPI Certification (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
    • Alternatively, Successful completion of Safety Care/Handle With Care Training.
  • Be able to play and engage children.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - spoken and written.
  • Be CPR and First Aid certified.

BENEFITS:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance (RBT & Student BCBA supervision hours)
• Health Insurance (Medical)
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Training and assessments to become successful Behavior Technicians/RBT.
  • Our training programs and evaluation systems are aligned with the standards for this credential per the Behavior Analyst Certification Board©

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Walking, occasional running, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching above head, pulling, bending, and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Work may involve playing with children that can occur on the floor or settings where the furniture is child-size.
• Diligently attending to the safety of the patient and surroundings is required.
• Quick and sudden movements may be required.
• Sustained physical exertion may be required for up to 45 minutes.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst©, the Behavior Therapist provides Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA, therapy services for children diagnosed on the autism spectrum. The Behavior Technician will:
  • Implement programs based on ABA principles increasing communication, self-help, social and play skills.
  • Keep clients motivated to learn and provide reinforcement for achieved skills.
  • Accurately keep a record of client’s progress.
  • Manage challenging behaviors that occur.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client information.
  • Travel to client’s homes/community settings, as required for service delivery.

Learn more about us:

At EMIT Therapeutics, we're changing lives through compassionate, individualized, evidence-based ABA therapy. Our team empowers children and teens with autism to build meaningful communication, independence, and lifelong skills while reaching their fullest potential. We invest in our employees and foster a collaborative, supportive culture where clinicians are valued, mentored, and encouraged to grow professionally. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact while advancing your career, EMIT Therapeutics is the place for you.

Company Description

At EMIT Therapeutics, we're changing lives through compassionate, individualized, evidence-based ABA therapy. Our team empowers children and teens with autism to build meaningful communication, independence, and lifelong skills while reaching their fullest potential. We invest in our employees and foster a collaborative, supportive culture where clinicians are valued, mentored, and encouraged to grow professionally. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact while advancing your career, EMIT Therapeutics is the place for you.