ABA Therapist Job Position:

Behavior Technician (BT), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and Direct Service Professional (DSP) for In-Home ABA Therapy. This is not a Caregiving role. You are providing ABA Therapy to an autistic child in the family's home under BCBA supervision and constant feedback.

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Behavior Technician (BT), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and Direct Service Professional (DSP) for In-Home ABA Therapy

Opportunity for a 25 hour a week schedule

This is a part-time position (25 hours/week).

12pm to 5pm Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.
We are currently hiring for part-time availability only — this is not a full-time role.

Applicants should be prepared to commit to the role for a minimum of one year to support consistency of care for our clients.

We do require you to have your own transportation that you drive yourself to and from to work in and a NJ drivers license and reside in NJ.

We work with families who rely on stability and consistency. We are not hiring for summer-only or short-term work. Please apply only if you can commit to at least 12 months.

• Be Prepared for Fast-Paced, High-Quality Training.

Our onboarding is designed to set you up for success — but it is structured and fast-moving. You’ll have important first-day training, homework, and clear expectations. We are looking for team members who show up alert, prepared, focused, and motivated to succeed. Responsibilities:

• Implement behavior intervention plans under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Collect data on client progress and behavior
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans
• Provide direct one-on-one therapy to clients
• Teach and reinforce appropriate social skills and behaviors
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure consistency
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of client sessions
• Good play skills, comfortable with children. Specifically children with behavioral challenges.

Schedule:
Behavior Technician (BT), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and Direct Service Professional (DSP) for In-Home ABA Therapy

• 12pm to 5pm Monday–Friday required
• Day Shifts, afternoons and sometimes weekends.
• Open availability on weekends as needed.
• Expected total hours: 25 hours per week (part-time only)

Qualifications:
Behavior Technician (BT), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and Direct Service Professional (DSP) for In-Home ABA Therapy

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field a plus but not required.
• Driver’s license and your own transportation required that you drive yourself to work. We do verify.
• Previous experience with autism or developmental disabilities a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions, implement behavior plans, and work both independently and as part of a team
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to stay focused in a fast-paced, structured training environment

Skills:
Behavior Technician (BT), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and Direct Service Professional (DSP) for In-Home ABA Therapy

• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles a plus
• Familiarity with data collection and behavior tracking, able to multitask
• Understanding of positive reinforcement strategies
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability skills

Compensation and Benefits:
Behavior Technician (BT), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and Direct Service Professional (DSP) for In-Home ABA Therapy

• Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour
• Job Type: Part-time (25 hours/week)
• Paid Training Provided - In Person training 3-4 days.

Location and Commute:
Behavior Technician (BT), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and Direct Service Professional (DSP) for In-Home ABA Therapy

• Work Location: In person
• Location: Garfield. 1 location, 1:1 in-home ABA Therapy.
• Ability to relocate before starting work (Required)

Why Join Lifeline ABA?

This is your chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families. We provide ongoing training, professional development, and a supportive work environment that values growth, commitment, and excellence.

If you are passionate about helping others and ready to bring your best — alert, prepared, and motivated — we encourage you to apply!

Behavior Technician (BT), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and Direct Service Professional (DSP) for In-Home ABA Therapy

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Can you stay on task AND motivated under high pressure situations?
• Do you feel comfortable playing with children and consistently narrating while engaging with children?
• Are you naturally receptive to feedback?
• What does Applied Behavior Analysis mean to you?
• Why are you interested in being an Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist?
• This job expects a 1 year commitment to the position: Is this something you can commit to and uphold?
• This job requires you to have your own transportation to drive yourself to and from to work, do you have your own transportation? We do verify.
• Do you prefer a task that is rewarding and challenging?
• This job expects minimal cancellations: Is that something that can be expected of you?
• Do you feel comfortable working with children? AND Do you feel comfortable working with children with challenging behaviors?
• Team (BCBA) expects communication within 2 hours when reached : Is this something you can uphold?

• What is your 6 month availability? Think from now today until 6 months from now. The more open you are the more likely it is that we will be able to hire you. Please note that families are mainly open during the weekdays and sometimes need weekends. Most all our clients are afterschool hours and evenings and can go into late evening. We rarely have morning cases. This job requires open availability and we only go off of the families availability then match a tech with a family. List the days of the week you are available all days and the earliest start time and the very latest time you can work. If you have minimal availability, we won't be able to match you with a client and hire you.

Work Location: In person