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Paraprofessional
Bay Coast Behavioral - Dartmouth, MA
- $24 to $28/hour & Paid RBT Certification
Where Support Meets Purpose:
**Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply!**
At Bay Coast Behavioral, we know paraprofessionals do some of the most important, and most challenging, work in the field. That’s why we’ve built an environment where you’re supported, trained, and respected every step of the way.
As a Paraprofessional, you’ll work directly with children to implement treatment and behavior support plans, helping them grow, learn, and succeed in meaningful ways. Whether you’re experienced in the field or just starting out, we provide the guidance and structure you need to do your best work.
This role also serves as a pathway into long-term opportunities within our clinic-based and home-based ABA programs.
Why Work With Us?
We’re intentional about how we support our staff:
- Get Paid To Get Your RBT Certification: We will pay for you to get your Registered Behavior Technician Certification in your first six months of employment
- Reasonable Expectations & Ongoing Support: Training, supervision, and communication are always available—you’re never on your own
- Privately Owned Organization: Decisions are driven by quality of care, not red tape
- Professional Growth: CEUs, mentorship, and clear pathways into ABA and behavioral health roles
- Supportive Team Culture: Collaborative, friendly environment that respects work–life balance
- Commitment to DEI: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to how we work and who we serve
Language skills are valued.
Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking staff are eligible for additional pay.
Requirements:
· Completed High School Diploma or GED course
· One of the following:
o 6–12 months of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, OR
o Associate’s degree in human, social, or educational services, OR
o Certification in a behavioral management field
· Ability to maintain various physical postures (standing, sitting, kneeling, bending, squatting)
· Willingness to assist with basic care needs, including feeding, diapering, and toileting
What You’ll Do:
· Implement treatment and behavior support plans under supervision
· Support skill development, communication, and independence
· Collect basic data and follow program protocols
· Create a safe, positive, and structured environment for clients
Join Us:
If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and want to do it in a workplace that values empathy, teamwork, and balance.
Apply today and see what it’s like to work with a team that truly supports you.
Bay Coast Behavioral has been accredited by CARF & as a BHCOE! Accreditation is an official recognition that our organization is guided by internationally recognized service standards and best practices
EEO Statement: As an equal opportunity employer, Bay Coast Behavioral seeks qualified candidates for all posted employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Salary : $24 - $28