ABA Therapist (Training Provided)

About the Role

Behavioral Health Works (BHW) is seeking passionate and energetic individuals to join their team as Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). This role focuses on providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-home, school, & community-based ABA therapy.
• Implement behavior intervention and skill-acquisition programs under BCBA supervision.
• Teach communication, social, play, and daily living skills through engaging activities.
• Track client progress and collect data during sessions.
• Stay active and engage actively with children, implementing behavior support plans.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Lift or assist children and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Complete documentation using electronic devices.
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Minimum age requirement of 21 years.
• Available at least three days per week, totaling a minimum of 10 hours per week, including availability after 3:00 PM.
• Reliable source of transportation and comfortable driving to client sessions.
• Access and ability to use a smartphone or similar device with internet services capable of capturing client session data.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 College Credits completed.
• OR 6-months of recent work experience with children with developmental disabilities.
• OR an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification.

Preferred Experience & Education

Candidates are encouraged to apply if they have:

• 6-months of recent experience in roles such as: Behavior Technician (BT), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide, Special Education Aide, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Caregiver, Respite Worker, Youth Coach, Preschool Teacher, Teacher's Assistant, Childcare Provider, Nanny, Babysitter, Camp Counselor, Tutor, Substitute Teacher, Behavioral Health Technician, Interventionist, Social Services Worker, Foster Care Worker, Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), Autism Advocate, Mental Health Advocate, After-School Program Staff, Childcare Volunteer, or similar roles supporting children and/or individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Currently pursuing or have completed college coursework or a degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Child Development, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Patience.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to keep up with active kiddos.
• Ability to engage actively with children.
• Ability to transition between floor and standing.
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.