ABA Therapist | Small Steps, Big Moments

Be there for the moments that change a learner's day: asking for help, joining a game, or doing something more independently.

One Step Forward is hiring an ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician for in home ABA therapy in the North Bergen, West New York and Guttenberg area. This part time role offers a consistent learner, a regular after school schedule and ongoing support from a supervising BCBA.

You'll help turn everyday activities into opportunities to learn. Your Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) develops the treatment plan and provides clinical guidance as you put it into practice through one on one behavior therapy.

Why you'll love this role

• $22 to $32 per hour, based on experience

• Pay every two weeks

• A consistent learner and weekly schedule

• Ongoing BCBA supervision and clinical guidance

• Administrative support for scheduling and nonclinical questions

• Direct experience helping learners build communication, social and daily living skills

Your schedule

This is a part time position with weekday afternoon sessions after school. You'll need ongoing availability for a consistent weekly schedule and reliable transportation to sessions in the learner's home.

What you'll do

• Provide one on one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in the learner's home

• Follow individualized skill acquisition and behavior intervention programs developed by your BCBA

• Help build communication, social, play and daily living skills

• Use reinforcement and prompting strategies during activities and everyday routines

• Collect accurate session data and complete electronic session notes

• Keep your supervising BCBA informed about progress and challenges

Who we're looking for

Experience working with children is preferred. Previous experience as an ABA Therapist, Behavior Technician or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a plus.

If you've worked as a paraprofessional, special education aide or in another role supporting children, your experience is welcome. Experience supporting learners with autism is also a plus.

You should be patient, dependable and professional, able to follow treatment plans, and ready to build a steady working relationship with your learner.

Work close to your community

We have openings in North Bergen, Union City and Guttenberg. We're welcoming applicants from West New York, Weehawken, Secaucus, Jersey City and surrounding Hudson County communities who can travel to these areas for regular in home sessions.

If you're looking for a part time ABA Therapist or Behavior Technician role with a consistent case and BCBA support, submit your resume to apply.