Behavior Technician- Part Time

Wet Willie's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) provides in-home ABA therapy for young children with autism. We are seeking a Behavior Technician to work 1:1 with children (ages 2–8) in a highly supportive environment, traveling to clients' homes across the Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities include implementing interventions to develop conversation, motor, self-help, and pre‑academic skills; collecting data to guide decisions; involving families in therapy; attending team meetings; and coordinating

Qualifications

• This job requires driving to clients' homes and travel within the Chicago 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 in-home therapy sessions with children.
• Collect data to guide decisions and measure progress.
• Involve and train families in therapy sessions.
• Attend team meetings and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Travel to the home of each client on the case load.

Skills

Experience with young children or with

Education

Bachelor's degree or pursuit of degree in psychology, education, child development, or related field

Job description

Job 174049 - Behavior Technician- Part Time
Chicago, IL

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.

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 are carried out in the client's home. The Behavior Technician's duties and responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Traveling to the home of each client on the case load.

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 of therapists. Strong candidates will be able to display a commitment to helping children advance through life by helping them develop to their highest potential.

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. Part-time and full-time hours are available.
• Bachelors degree or pursuit of degree in psychology, education, child development, or related field.
• Experience working with young children or children with disabilities.