Apprentice, Full-Time

About ABA Centers of New Jersey

ABA Centers of New Jersey embraces the "Pursue Your Happiness" motto as we help kids and teens diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through ABA therapy. We also provide evaluations to families with children who demonstrate signs of autism and offer the peace of mind that comes with an official autism diagnosis when applicable. Our clinical teams have decades of experience working closely with families, helping children find their voices, and creating early interventions that can ripple throughout a lifetime. ABA Centers of New Jersey is a great place to work!

OUR MISSION

To provide clients and their families with compassionate, individualized, and comprehensive care, helping to navigate the social, emotional, communication, and daily living challenges experienced by those with autism. A place where we give families hope.

POSITION SUMMARY & PURPOSE

ABA Centers of New Jersey provides year-round therapeutic intervention for children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder using the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA). These therapeutic services are provided in clinic, homes, and community settings. The ABA Apprentice is responsible for assisting an assigned BCBA with unrestricted supervision tasks for a caseload of learners.

POSITIONS' ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The ABA Apprentice shall provide the following:

• Design, implement, and systematically monitor skill-acquisition and behavior reduction programs under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Assist the BCBA by researching the literature related to specific learners' programs.
• Oversee the implementation of behavior-analytic programs by others.
• Assist the BCBA by conducting assessments related to the need for behavioral intervention (e.g., preference assessment, functional assessment, staff performance assessment).
• Assist the BCBA by writing objectives to be tested for initial assessments and assisting with any other way needed.
• Analyze and summarize results of assessments and graphs results as needed.
• Write 6-month progress reports with supervision and guidance by the BCBA.
• Train and design behavioral systems and performance management for technicians.
• Conduct naturalistic observations of learners as directed by the BCBA.
• Provide staff and caregiver training.
• Meet with the supervising BCBA at least once per week to discuss learner progress and behavior analytic tasks.
• Facilitate one team meeting for a learner every other week, with supervision and feedback from BCBA.
• Conduct approximately one learner observation per week by giving feedback and instruction to technicians with supervision and feedback from BCBA.
• Write monthly goals for learners as directed by the BCBA.
• Create weekly acquisition sheets and update throughout the week as needed.
• Test learners for skill generalization.
• Assist with the implementation of an assigned learner's behavior deceleration plan as needed.
• Analyze and graph learner data as directed by the BCBA.
• Create or update data collection systems.
• Be available to answer questions of technicians working on learners' cases.
• Assist the BCBA with answering emails from parents.
• Follow up with caregivers to ensure generalization of learner objectives.
• Check learners' acquisition books for accuracy regarding data collection.
• Create, prepare, and update acquisition program materials for learners.
• Adjust and update learners' data sheets as skills meet criteria.
• Assist supervising BCBA in any way needed.
• The ABA Apprentice is still required to have between 15 to 20 hours per week of direct RBT service.

Requirements

Education/Experience and Other Requirements

• The ABA Apprentice requires the candidate to be enrolled in graduate-level ABA courses and actively working toward certification as a BCBA.
• Licensure: Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification (Required).
• Education: Currently enrolled in an ABA or equivalent master's program, with only two semesters (32 weeks) remaining until graduation (Required).
• Fieldwork Requirement: Completion of at least 1,000 hours of supervised fieldwork in applied behavior analysis (Required).
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a particular emphasis on professional report-writing.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with families, educators, and other ASD service providers to support client outcomes.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational abilities.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Compliance: Able to successfully pass background and drug screenings.

Other Benefits

• 21 paid days off (15 PTO days increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and GAP Plan (TransAmerica).
• Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
• 100% employer-paid maternity/paternity leave for up to 5 weeks.
• EAP (unlimited counseling 24/7), BeyondMed (discounts on wellness and elective healthcare services), PerkSpot (discounts on top brands), Pet Insurance (Nationwide), and On the GoGa wellbeing hub.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Performance bonus potential.
• Referral bonuses for BCBAs and RBTs.