Behavior Technician BT Work With Kids

Caravel Autism Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

$500 referral bonus

Paid time off & holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Full health benefits for full-time

Job summary

Caravel Autism Health is hiring a Behavior Technician BT to work 1:1 with children aged 18 months to 6 years in a center-based ABA program in Rockford, IL. You’ll deliver therapy under BCBA supervision, track progress, and build essential skills through play while maintaining a safe, supportive environment.

Initial paid training to become an RBT is provided, with opportunities for growth toward BCBA. Full-time hours, competitive pay, and benefits support your long-term career in autism services.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain RBT certification within 45 days of employment.
• Interest or experience in psychology, education, healthcare, or human services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ABA therapy under BCBA supervision per individualized plans.
• Build skills through play and connection to help children feel safe to try new tasks.
• Track progress and document sessions using ABA software.
• Create a safe, positive environment for every child.
• Prepare for RBT certification within 45 days of employment.

Skills

One-on-one with kids

ABA therapy knowledge

RBT readiness

Reliability

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Behavior Technician BT – Not just a job. A calling

We’re looking for a certain kind of person. They kneel down to a child's eye level. They patiently bring the same positivity to the tenth try as the first. They celebrate a kinda tiny win like it's the biggest thing that happened all week…because for that kid, it might be.

We call them teammates who change lives. And we don't need you to have experience to be one. We’ll teach you the skills. But if this sounds like it might be a fit, here's what walking through our door looks like.

• Clinical leadership that's actually thereYou're never on an island. You’ll receive strong clinical mentorship, real career pathways into leadership, and colleagues who treat your expertise like it matters. Because it does.
• Paid trainingto become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), with guidance and support from mentors and peers.
• A culture that supports youdriven by the values of collaboration and shared success, not competition

What You’ll Do:

You'll work 1:1 with children ages 18 months to 6 years who have a diagnosis of autism, in a center-based environment. Day to day, that means:

• Delivering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), guided by individualized treatment plans
• Building skills through play, connection, and the kind of presence that helps a child feel safe enough to try
• Tracking progress and documenting sessions using ABA technology
• Creating a safe, positive environment for every child you work with
• Preparing for your RBT certification exam within your first 45 days

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
  • No RBT yet? Start at $18-20/hour with paid training to become an RBT in 45 days
  • RBT certified? Opportunities to grow to $24.50/hour
• 401(k) with company match
• $500 referral bonus
• Paid time off, holiday pay, mileage reimbursement
• Full health benefits for full-time team members
• 1:1 client sessions—no group billing or overwhelming caseloads
• A career pathway to become a BCBA with our BCBA Rise Scholarship program that provides up to $10,000 in financial support for your Master’s degree

What we’re looking for:

• Full-time availability Monday–Friday, between 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Must be 18 or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Reliability — showing up for scheduled hours and staying on top of administrative tasks
• Resilience and compassion, especially on the tough days
• Interest in psychology, education, healthcare, or human services — experience with children is a plus
• Ability to obtain RBT certification within 45 days of employment — we'll prepare you
• Physical readiness for the role: pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 35 pounds; sitting on the floor, stooping, standing, walking, and moving quickly alongside kids when needed

Why this work? Why Caravel?

At Caravel, we don't just talk about changing lives — we do the work, every day. We help children with autism discover their potential and help their families thrive. We support each other’s progress in our individual journeys and push the industry to improve, day after day.

We turn difficult circumstances into small moments of progress, and eventually into big steps forward. This work isn't luck or magic. It's relentless and demanding — guided by scientific rigor and fueled by the kind of steady, sensitive care that only our teammates can bring.

These Teammates are a rare breed: compassionate, creative problem-solvers who can't help but want to make people's lives better.

Is this you?

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