About the position

ABA Centers of New Jersey is hiring part-time Behavior Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to individuals with autism. The role delivers therapy in homes, schools, communities, or clinics, teaching communication, social, and daily living skills while implementing individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision. Technicians collect and document session data, collaborate with BCBAs, colleagues, and families, participate in meetings and training, and assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed. The employer offers paid training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities. Behavior Technicians complete a 40-hour paid training program over two consecutive weeks, followed by hands-on precepting, and must pass the RBT exam within 45 days. Registered Behavior Technicians need active certification in good standing and complete one week of paid training followed by hands-on precepting. Training availability is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Starting rates are \$22.25 per hour for BTs and \$24.60 per hour for RBTs; final compensation depends on experience, training, and education. A limited-time \$500 sign-on bonus is offered through November 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ABA therapy in homes, schools, communities, or clinics.
• Teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
• Implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision.
• Collect, organize, and accurately document session data.
• Work closely with BCBAs, team members, and families.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
• Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Availability during afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and insurance.
• Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and a driving record review.
• New Jersey candidates must be at least 21 years old and have at least one year of experience working with children, in healthcare, or in a related field.
• Behavior Technicians must complete a 40-hour paid training program over two consecutive weeks, followed by hands-on precepting, and pass the RBT exam within 45 days.
• Registered Behavior Technicians must have active certification in good standing and complete one week of paid training followed by hands-on precepting.
• Availability for training Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in childcare, education, or related fields.
• Experience working with children or adolescents.
• Prior exposure to ABA services.

Benefits

• \$500 sign-on bonus (limited-time offer through November 30, 2026).
• Paid training, including paid RBT training.
• 401(k) for part-time employees.
• Mileage reimbursement for part-time employees.
• Potential performance bonus for part-time employees.
• Structured career advancement to RBT Level 2 and Level 3, with a \$1 per hour increase per level upon competency completion.
• Apprenticeship program with training and supervision hours provided.
• Full-tuition scholarship opportunity at a designated university for a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Professional development opportunities for certification.
• Mentorship toward BCBA certification.