Behavior Technician- Part Time

Early Autism Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) provides in-home behavioral therapy for young children with autism in Chicago, IL. The role involves delivering one-on-one ABA-based sessions in clients' homes, traveling across the city and suburbs, and collaborating with families and a therapy team.

We offer flexible hours (part-time and full-time) and a salary range of $18.00–$20.00 per hour. The ideal candidate has a car, relevant education, and experience with young children or disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, child development, or a related field.
• Experience working with young children or children with disabilities is preferred.
• Must have a car and be willing to travel within the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with children (ages 2-8) in a highly individualized and supported environment.
• Conduct therapy sessions in the client's home.
• Work with the child in a number of skill areas, such as conversation skills, fine/gross motor skills, self-help skills, and pre-academic skills.
• Integrate the child's family into therapy sessions.
• Collect data and make data-based decisions.
• Learn strategies and procedures to teach children with developmental delays.
• Attend team meetings and coordinate with a team.
• Travel to the home of each client on the caseload.

Skills

Data collection

Reliable transportation

Education

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

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: Part-Time (part-time and full-time hours available)

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with children (ages 2-8) in a highly individualized and supported environment.
• Conduct therapy sessions in the client's home.
• Work with the child in a number of skill areas, such as conversation skills, fine/gross motor skills, self-help skills, and pre-academic skills.
• Integrate the child's family into therapy sessions.
• Collect data and make data-based decisions.
• Learn strategies and procedures to teach children with developmental delays.
• Attend team meetings and coordinate with a team.
• Travel to the home of each client on the caseload.

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

• Must have a car and be willing to travel within the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
• Bachelor's degree or pursuit of a degree in psychology, education, child development, or related field.
• Experience working with young children or children with disabilities.