Job Description
Grow your Career as an ABA Therapist this Spring 2026!
Are you looking for a role that offers custom scheduling and opportunities for growth?
Do you have experience working or volunteering with children or people with special needs?
Do you have a passion for helping others and an interest in teaching useful skills?
Apply today to learn how to join the AKABA team as an ABA Behavior Therapist to help kids with Autism!
Required:
- Must have reliable, personal transportation
- Must have a Driver's License
- Must be able to work at least 10 hours per week (mostly afterschool hours between 3-8 PM)
- Must have High School Diploma/GED
- Some Saturday availability is preferred but not required.
What we offer:
- Flexible Scheduling
- Free, Online 40-hour RBT Online Program
- Paid Orientation
- Pay starts at $20.00 - $23.00 per hour with increases of $1-$3 in the first 3-6 months.
- Tablet for data collection and toys/materials for client engagement
- 401K with matching
- Federal Holidays Off
- Mileage reimbursement & Travel Time Pay (per policy)
- Case matching: 1-2 regularly assigned clients with whom you can build rapport with over time
- Supportive Environment with Ongoing Training and BCBAs with smaller/limited caseload
Applicants who enjoy and excel in this role may have worked as a: Paraprofessional, Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Teacher's Aide, Instructional Aide, Daycare Assistant, Childcare worker, Rehabilitative Assistant, Educational Associate, Educational Assistant, Nanny, Tutor, Home Care Aid, Mental Health Therapist, PCA, HHA, CNA, Home Health Worker, Medical Assistant, Psychologist, SLPA, OTA, and Social Worker.
Qualifications of an ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Valid Driver's License (Required)
- Friendly, energetic, and enjoys working with individuals with special needs
- Experience working with children
- Ability to attend an initial orientation
- Timely and organized
- Ability to work independently
- Proven ability to communicate effectively within a variety of situations
Responsibilities of an ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician
- Creating a fun and engaging learning environment
- Working under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Working with families for effective collaboration
- Submitting all required paperwork in a timely manner
- Electronic Data collection
- Implementing individualized behavior support plans
- Implementing skill acquisition programs
About the ABA / BT Position:
Under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, the Behavior Technician or ABA Therapist role provides 1-to-1 Applied Behavioral Analysis services to children diagnosed with Autism (ASD). Therapy sessions usually run 3-4 hours and primarily take place during after school hours in the client's home, Community, and/or at our Center. Our team focuses on assigning cases as locally as possible (usually within 30 minutes) to your home address or regular school/other work location
Travel time pay and mileage reimbursements are available (when applicable).
About AKABA:
Home is the goal of most people; at AKABA, we work with families in their homes, communities and at our center to provide high quality ABA Services. We are focused on achieving the goal of home with convenience, dignity, safety, and improved health. AKABA is a private and independent agency founded in 2014 in Massachusetts by health care professionals. Our team believes in developing talent and offers opportunities for growth in a diversity of skill sets. We use the Science of ABA to implement interventions that help our clients cultivate functional behaviors in a variety of settings by enhancing communication skills and teaching strategies for self-regulation.
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)
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Work from home, 10 hours per week, Flexible hours