Behavior Support Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-17
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Healthcare
ABA Therapy / Behavioral Therapy
Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) - Center-Based
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Worcester, MA | $21.00-$29.00
Create meaningful change in a child's life-every single day.
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Why Behavior Technicians Choose CAS
- Stable, center-based schedule with consistent hours
- Paid training and ongoing support-no experience required
- Clear growth paths into Lead BT, ABA Instructor, ACS, and BCBA roles
- A collaborative, supportive team environment
- A company that values your time, effort, and impact
Keep reading to see how CAS supports you from day one.
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Our Approach at CAS
At Community Autism Services (CAS), we believe great outcomes start with well-supported team members. Our center-based model allows Behavior Technicians to focus on what matters most-helping children grow-while receiving structured training, close supervision, and consistent mentorship.
We practice within an assent-based, child-centered ABA model and invest deeply in our team through coaching, recognition, and real career development opportunities.
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The CAS Experience
What working as a Center-Based Behavior Technician looks like
Schedule & Stability
- Full-time, center-based role
- Must be comfortable providing a portion of services in home and/or community settings, as needed to meet Mass Health requirements
- Predictable weekday schedules
- Guaranteed hours, even if sessions are rescheduled
- Consistent routines and team collaboration
Training, Support & Growth
- Paid onboarding and hands-on training
- Ongoing supervision from experienced BCBAs
- Paid RBT certification (training, exam, and supervision included)
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Clear skill-based pathways for advancement
- Regular feedback and coaching to help you grow
Recognition & Team Culture
- Performance-based pay increases every 6 months
- Annual bonuses for eligible BTs and RBTs
- Team appreciation weeks, celebrations, and local events
- A culture built on teamwork, inclusion, and encouragement
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Role Overview
As a Center-Based Behavior Technician,you'llwork directly with young children (typically ages
18 months-6 years) to support skill development through play-based, individualized ABA therapy.
You'llbe part of a collaborative team that values creativity, consistency, and compassionate care.
What You'll Do
- Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy sessions under BCBA supervision
- Use play, movement, and creativity to engage children
- Collectaccuratesession data and progress notes
- Apply feedback and coaching to strengthen clinical skills
- Collaborate with teammates and supervisors to support each child's success
- Helpmaintaina safe, organized, and engaging therapy environment
How Success Is Measured
Success in this role is defined by:
- Consistent, compassionate engagement with children
- Accurate data collection and follow-through
- Openness to feedback and skill development
- Team collaboration and reliability
- Professionalism and positive attitude
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Pay Ranges (Based on Education & Experience)
- High School Diploma /Associate's Degree:$21.00 - $29.00/hour
- Bachelor's Degree:$22.00 - $29.00/hour
Additional factors that may increase starting pay include:
- Prior experience working in ABA or related behavioral health settings
- Higher levels of education or relevant coursework
- Fluency inadditionallanguages that support the families we serve
- Advanced certifications or specialized training (e.g., RBT certification)
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Qualifications
- Minimum age of 18
- High School diploma or GED required
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including:
- Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs
- Bending, kneeling, squatting, and transitioning between activities and locations throughout the session
- Responding appropriately to challenging behaviors, which may include aggression, elopement, or self-injurious…
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