Behavioral Assistant; Middlesex

Behavioral Assistant (BA)

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides comprehensive youth and family support services to primary caregivers of children and teens with developmental and intellectual disabilities serving the state of New Jersey. This part‑time position seeks Behavioral Assistants (BA’s) to join our team.

• Base pay range: $20.00/hr – $25.00/hr
• Starting rate $20.00/hr

• Group health coverage
• Full‑time staff receive 80 hours paid time off annually; part‑time staff receive 40 hours
• Short/Long‑term disability coverage
• Ancillary health benefits from AFLAC
• Ongoing job training and opportunities for professional growth

• Visit clients at home or in the community to provide relief to caregivers and holistic support to youth.
• Work 2–20 hours weekly in 2–4 hour shifts, typically after 3:00 pm during the school year and as early as 8:30 am during the summer. Services available any day of the week to accommodate client needs.
• Participate in Individual Support Plan development and implementation.
• Deliver and monitor behavior analysis services.
• Submit weekly clinical progress notes within 24 hours of service provision, intake data assessments.
• Collect and display data (e.g., graphics) as authorized by a recipient’s behavioral analysis service plan.
• Comply with service authorization, including time frames and service hours.
• Implement interventions and behavioral procedures for the acquisition of replacement skills and reduction of problematic behaviors.
• Carry out treatments designated by the supervising behavior analyst, including:
• Facilitating environmental arrangements.
• Using proactive strategies.
• Teaching and developing new skills.
• Managing specific consequences for behavior based on function.
• Assist child or youth in increasing ADL (Assisted Daily Living) skills within home and during community outings.
• Assist parent/guardian in implementation of the treatment plan.
• Assist behavior analyst in training caregivers and/or staff.
• Prevent, recognize, and intervene in crises.
• Ensure all agency policies are implemented and followed.
• Participate in required training.

• Active listening and critical thinking.
• Positive leadership.
• Patience and understanding.
• Compassion.
• Adaptability.
• Reliability and attentiveness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Understanding of evidence‑based interventions for individuals with behavioral and developmental disabilities.
• Willing to be a positive role model and provide emotional & psychological support to clients.
• Knowledge of behavioral interventions.

• Must have completed the free CSOC Behavioral Assistant Certification course or be able to complete it within 6 months of hire (see: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field.
• 2–4 years experience in behavioral healthcare (maladaptive behaviors).
• 2–4 years experience working with children with disabilities (developmental/intellectual or mental illness).
• Valid NJ driver’s license and proof of car insurance.
• Consent to and pass state/federal criminal background checks.
• Spanish‑speaking bilingual candidates welcomed.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship; we cannot sponsor H‑1B or other employment visas.

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