Behavior Technician-Full Time

Early Autism Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options (30+ hrs/wk)

Paid drive time

401k plan with 4% match

Job summary

Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) in Chicago seeks a Behavior Technician to work 1:1 with young children in their homes. You will implement therapy plans, collect data, and collaborate with families and a team of technicians.

The role requires traveling to clients’ homes in the Chicagoland area, and a bachelor’s degree or enrollment in psychology, education, or related fields. Experience with disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or pursuit of degree in psychology, education, child development, or related field.
• Experience working with young children or children with disabilities.
• Willingness to travel within Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with children on skills (conversation, motor, self‑help, pre‑academic).
• Involve and coordinate with family in therapy sessions.
• Collect data and use data to guide decisions.
• Learn strategies and procedures for teaching children with developmental delays.
• Attend team meetings and coordinate with fellow Behavior Technicians.
• Travel to clients’ homes across the Chicagoland area.

Skills

Data collection

Family collaboration

Travel flexibility

Observation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or pursuing degree in psychology/education/child development

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Job Description

Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) provides in‑home therapy for young children with autism. The program is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Location: Chicago, IL

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $18.00 - $18.00

We are currently looking for a Behavior Technician to work 1:1 with children (ages 2-8) in a highly individualized and supported environment. All therapy sessions and team meetings are carried out in the client's home. We serve clients in the city as well as the suburbs.

Responsibilities

• Working with the child in a number of skill areas, such as conversation skills, fine/gross motor skills, self‑help skills, and pre‑academic skills.
• Integrating the child's family into therapy sessions.
• Data collection and making data‑based decisions.
• Learning strategies and procedures to teach children with developmental delays.
• Attending team meetings and coordinating with a team of Behavior Technicians.
• Traveling to the home of each client on the caseload.

Benefits

Working with CEAS provides an opportunity for personal and career growth. Behavior Technicians with CEAS advance their communication, professional, and therapeutic skills, while working individually and alongside a team. Strong candidates will be able to display a commitment to helping children advance through life by helping them develop to their highest potential.

Benefits include: Health Insurance options (for those working 30+ hours/week), paid drive time, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan (with a 4% match) for all employees who have been working with CEAS for a year or more.

Requirements

• This job requires a car, and a willingness to travel within the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs; clients are located throughout the Chicagoland area.
• Bachelor's degree or pursuit of degree in psychology, education, child development, or related field.
• Experience working with young children or children with disabilities.