Behavior Technician

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

Bonuses & incentives

Training & support

Culture values

Job summary

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education in Illinois is seeking a Behavior Therapist to provide one-on-one in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. The role focuses on data collection, implementing teaching procedures, and collaborating with a BCBA to support the child's goals.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or college degree and relevant experience or willingness to train. Strong communication, reliability, and positive reinforcement strategies are essential; training and

Qualifications

• Must have strong data collection and entry skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and reinforce desired behaviors.
• Ability to collaborate with a BCBA and implement ABA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one in-home ABA therapy.
• Collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions.
• Conduct Discrete Trials and Natural Environment Teaching as per the Behavior Support Plan.
• Work with a BCBA to implement ABA teaching procedures.

Skills

Data collection

Communication skills

Positive reinforcement

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or College Degree

Job description

Here's What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $20 (If RBT certified, then $22-24 based on experience in ABA)
• A Rewarding Career: Helping kids achieve their goals!
• Additional Income: Bonuses, raises, and incentives.
• Training: Ongoing training and support
• Culture: Innovative, Creative, and Ethical
• Additional Income: Bonuses, raises, and incentives.
• Growth: RBT Certification and aspiring BCBA program

Here's What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $20 (If RBT certified, then $22-24 based on experience in ABA)
• A Rewarding Career: Helping kids achieve their goals!
• Additional Income: Bonuses, raises, and incentives.
• Training: Ongoing training and support
• Culture: Innovative, Creative, and Ethical
• Additional Income: Bonuses, raises, and incentives.
• Growth: RBT Certification and aspiring BCBA program

Here's What We Need From You

• Education: High School Diploma or College Degree
• Experience: Childcare, healthcare, or mental health preferred (but we will train the right candidate)
• Dependability: Consistency and reliability is crucial for the child's success
• Integrity: You will work in the child's home without constant supervision
• Positivity & Patience: It's all about positive reinforcement and repetition
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication in English

Behavior Therapist Job Responsibilities

• Provide one on one in-home Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy
• Collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions
• Conduct Discrete Trials, Natural Environment Teaching, and various teaching/reinforcement methods in line with the Behavior Support Plan.
• Work collaboratively with a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) to implement basic principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong technology skills for data collection and entry
• Professional written and oral communication skills
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while being an active participant who contributes to team activities, meetings, and training
• Ability to set and achieve goals that benefit the patient, the team, and the BT/RBT
• Ability to receive feedback, coaching, and counseling while maintaining a positive attitude and commitment to be a continuous learner
• Ability to pass a background screen, reference checks, and drug screen

Physical Working Conditions

• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and spend time standing as well as an ability to lift items up to 50 lbs
• Endurance to move quickly from a seated position to a standing position to accommodate the treatment plan and/ or for the safety of the patient
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity enough to operate office equipment, etc.

Compensation And Benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Short Term Disability

Voluntary Supplemental benefits - Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness

Pet Discount Program

401 (k)

Employee Assistance Program

At Cultivate we celebrate and support diversity. We thrive off our differences to provide the highest quality practices for our communities. Cultivate is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants. Our policies and practices prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.