Behavior Technician BT Work With Kids

Caravel Autism Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Paid training and education

401(k) with company match

Health insurance options

Job summary

A compassionate healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking dedicated Behavior Technicians to join their team. In this role, you will utilize applied behavior analysis (ABA) to help clients develop essential skills and foster independence. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and prior experience with children with special needs is preferred. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement, as well as comprehensive training to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

Qualifications

• Availability to work full-time between 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Must be 18 years old or older.

Responsibilities

• Utilize applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques.
• Assist clients with individualized treatment plans.
• Encourage development of essential skills.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Positive problem-solving

Working with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s in psychology, education, or related field

Job description

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Caravel Autism Health pay range

This range is provided by Caravel Autism Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.50/hr - $18.50/hr

About the Role

Caravel is looking for dedicated, compassionate individuals to join our team as Behavior Technicians (BTs)! At Caravel, our BTs change lives daily. We utilize a results-oriented approach based on applied behavior analysis (ABA) to assess how clients interact with their environment and respond to social cues, and you’ll play a crucial part in helping build skills and document progress. You’ll start your day playing and encouraging little learners, all while incorporating targets from each client’s individualized treatment plan and promoting the development of essential skills. By joining our team, you will witness and contribute to life-changing milestones such as facilitating communication and enhancing independence in daily activities.

Requirements

• Availability to work full-time between 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday (Centers open periodically on Saturdays for make-up client sessions.)
• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Strong work ethic and a positive, creative approach to problem-solving.
• Must be 18 years old or older.

What Sets Us Apart

• Competitive compensation based on prior experience, education, and qualifications.
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Paid training and education to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
• Structured 1:1 client sessions; no group billing.
• All teammates eligible for 401(k) with company match and a $500 referral bonus program.
• Full-time teammates eligible for benefits including 401(k) with company match, mileage reimbursement, paid time off (PTO), holiday pay, short/long-term disability, and health insurance options.
• No RBT? $16.00 – $18.00 per hour.
• RBT? Start at $16.25 per hour; potential to move up to $22.00 with progressions into Advanced ARBT.
• Compensation depends on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside the stated range.

Join Our Mission

Join us in our mission to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their families.

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Caravel Autism Health is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. M/F/D/V

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