Job Description

Location: Somerville, 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 individual's experience, education, and internal equity.

Job Summary

Northeast Arc's Building Blocks and Building Bridges program are grounded in the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, connect, and thrive. Building Blocks and Building Bridges BT’s provide individualized ABA services to children, ages 15 months to 12 years of age, diagnosed with ASD or Downs Syndrome and their families. Our Behavior Therapists work in a team atmosphere alongside BCBAs, Early Intervention staff, families and caregivers. Our programs facilitate interactions through Natural Environment Training and capitalize on natural opportunities for engagement with our kids using an evidence-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide home and community-based support to individuals using evidence-based ABA approach
• 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/LABA (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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's in a related field - psychology, early childhood education, social work, etc.
• Active 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 driver's 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 50lbs
• 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. It's 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 it's the individuals we serve or our employees who support them, we know that each person has a unique set of skills and contributions to make.We 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