Behavior Support Specialist

# Behavior Support Specialist
22.00 - 32.00, ,# Behavior Support Specialist
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* Location:

Peabody, MA*
* ** Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour**### Position Summary
** Part-Time Behavior Support Specialists
** in Peabody, MA. This role is ideal for students, parents, or professionals seeking flexible hours while gaining hands-on experience in behavioral health. You'll support children in building critical social, emotional, and behavioral skills in home, school, and community settings.
* ** Flexible Scheduling** - Work around school, family, or other commitments
* ** Meaningful Impact** - Every session helps a child grow and succeed
* ** Career Entry Point** - Gain paid ABA training and mentorship to grow in the behavioral health field
* ** Supportive Team** - Join a collaborative environment where your contributions matter### Qualifications
* High school diploma or higher; coursework in psychology, education, or related field a plus
* Prior childcare, special education, or behavioral support experience preferred
* Ability to work consistent part-time hours (afternoons/evenings and/or weekends)
* Willingness to commute within 5-10 miles (30-45 minutes)
* CPR/First Aid certification preferred
* Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a passion for working with children
* Bilingual Portuguese or Cape Verdean Creole is a plus!###

Key Responsibilities
* Provide direct behavioral support to children under clinical supervision
* Implement behavior plans and track progress toward goal
* Create safe, positive learning environments
* Assist with daily routines
* Communicate effectively with families, teachers, and supervisors### Perks of Part-Time at CAS
* Paid training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
* Opportunities to transition into full-time roles as your availability grows
* PTO accrual and eligibility for select benefits depending on hours worked
* Be part of an organization that values both
** your growth and work-life balance
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Job Description
22.00 - 27.00, ,22.00 - 27.00, ,ABA Center-Based Behavior Technician  Community Autism Services, a division of The Stepping Stones Group, is hiring immediately forFull-Time ABA Behavior Technicians for our Wakefield, MA, Center. Come join our team and play a key role in our center-based services! As a part of our team, you'll be providing state-of-the-art behavioral services to children with Autism, actively contributing to our collective mission of Transforming Lives Together.
A Great Journey to an Exciting Career!
For students pursuing degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Early Childhood Development, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Social Work, Counseling, and Mental Health, this opportunity could mark the beginning of a fulfilling and enduring career path. The hands-on experience offered will prove invaluable and open doors to further opportunities in healthcare.
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour  Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Full-time schedules of 8:00am-4:00pmChildcare experience required Proof of Flu vaccination and annual renewal required Employee Benefits No need for travel between clients; enjoy consistent work at a center!

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and wage increases Paid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification training

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits
401k Retirement Plan

Job Duties

ABA Behavior Technicians report directly to the supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).In collaboration with a program supervisor, instruct clients on developing communication skills, fostering play, establishing friendships, and enhancing independence, while addressing challenging behaviors.

Collect, organize, and summarize behavioral data related to the child's treatment goals.

Attend to toileting and/or change soiled diapers/clothing as needed.

Maintain a professional and cooperative relationship with the caregiver(s) of referred clients.

Ensure the organization and cleanliness of the therapy space at the conclusion of each session.

Participate in Clinical Review meetings for individuals on the assigned caseload.
6-month commitment to consistent and dependable attendance, as well as responsive and timely communication, is essential to the role.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak, and listen to children. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 lbs. Such as pushing children on a bike, pulling a wagon or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

Other Duties:
Performance of other reasonably related duties are assigned by the…