Do you enjoy teaching useful skills?

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people diagnosed with Autism?

Join the AKABA team and begin or continue a fulfilling career in Applied Behavior Analysis.

We welcome reliable and enthusiastic professionals to join us as ABA Therapists or Behavior Techs!

ABA Techs provide individualized ABA services in the home, center, and community settings to clients between the ages of 2-22 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

For your professional development: We provide virtual and in-person ABA courses, safety care training, and in-field training to prepare you for working 1-to-1 with our clients and beyond! 

Job Type: Part-time, flexible scheduling with consistent hours. Monday-Friday (mostly afternoons). Saturday half-days are optional. 

Most clients are seen during after-school hours (between 2:30-8 pm) on weekdays and Saturdays (if available).Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour (starts between $20-23)

Flexible scheduling arises from case matching. During case matching, we assign therapists to a particular client based on the client's needs, the therapist's experience, and mutual availability (both for location & timing) with the goal being long-term success for the client and your growth as an ABA practitioner.

Other Benefits of the ABA Tech Position:

401k

Paid training

Professional development assistance

Travel pay

Mileage reimbursement per policy.

Career Advancement- Ongoing office and field training, online RBT training, and free BCBA candidate supervision are available. 

Hiring Multiple Candidates 

Similar to positions like ABA Tech, Behavior Therapist, Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician, ABA Instructor, ABA Tutor 

Qualifications: Applicants should enjoy working with children, especially one-to-one.

Knowledge of and experience with Applied Behavior Analysis and the Psychology field is a plus.

Additional qualifications for the ABA Tech role include the following:

• Friendly and energetic, enjoy working with children.
• Experience working with children diagnosed with developmental disabilities (preferably Autism)
• Ability to attend an initial orientation
• Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week (mainly after school hours between 3-8 p.m. )
• Has reliable transportation
• Must be timely and organized
• Ability to work independently
• Proven ability to communicate effectively within a variety of situations
• Other relevant experience: working as a Teacher's Aide, Education Assistant, Child Care worker, Tutor, Instructor, Home Care Worker, Mental Health Therapist, Nursing Assistant 

Responsibilities: The ABA Tech will work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and will be directly responsible for:

• Data collection
• Implementing individualized behavior support plans
• Implementing skill acquisition programs
• Working with families for effective collaboration on client
• Submitting all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Attending monthly case review meetings with their direct supervisor

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Required license or certification:

• Valid Driver's License

Job Location: Metro Worcester, MA area

Required experience:

• Working with Kids or Teens: minimum 6 months

About AKABA: Home is the goal of most people; at AKABA, we work with families in their homes to provide world class ABA Services. We have the solutions for achieving the goal of home with convenience, dignity, safety, and improved health. AKABA is a private, independent agency founded and licensed in the state of Massachusetts. Founded by health care professionals, AKABA dedicates itself to a style of care that treats clients like family while preserving the dignity and authority of families affected by Autism.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)