In-Home, Registered/Behavior Technician - Part Time

Westside Children’s Therapy Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading therapy provider is looking for a Registered Behavior Technician to implement ABA programming in clients' homes. This part-time role, requiring a high school diploma and RBT certification, emphasizes play-based therapy and offers competitive hourly pay. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with children and the ability to build meaningful relationships.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active RBT certification must be obtained within 60 days.
• Reliable transportation needed for travel to client homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to clients in their homes.
• Collect and record data on patients' behavior.
• Engage during supervision sessions with BCBA.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Collaborative spirit

Passion for working with children

Accountable for personal behavior

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active RBT certification required within 60 days of hire

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Loves Park Clinic - Rockford, IL

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Part Time: Open Availability

Job Category: Applied Behavior Analysis / ABA

Description

Position Summary:

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is responsible for the direct implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming with clients in a home setting, under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Providing predominantly play-based therapy, the RBT will support Westside clients in the development of a wide variety of skills.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2 PM - 7PM

Essential Functions:

• Travel to clients' homes to provide therapy services
• Implement direct therapy services for assigned clients and caseload, following programming written by BCBA
• Engage with BCBA during regular supervision sessions to ask questions and receive feedback
• Collect and record data on patients behavior
• Complete and submit required documentation (SOAP notes, etc) in a timely manner, aligned with Westside's policies and procedures
• Develop strong relationships with the children on your caseload and strive to make every session a fun experience

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active RBT certification required within 60 days of hire
• Ability to work independently and provide direct care with minimal supervision
• Reliable transportation
• Must be willing to travel and provide direct care in clients homes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Competence with a variety of computer applications
• Comfortable persona to better develop relationships with children and their families

Personal Attributes:

• Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
• Passion for working with children with special needs
• Patient with the ability to redirect clients frequently and compassionately
• Accountable for personal behavior and performance
• Receptive to feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development
• Consistency and reliability to ensure continuity of care

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• In-home setting, varied environments with potential exposure to allergens
• Ability to learn and implement de-escalation skills for client sessions
• Ability to lift or carry 50 lbs unassisted
• Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during played-based therapy

Travel Requirements

• Travel to client homes within the designated service area is required
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to various locations as needed to provide in-home therapy
• Occasional travel to Westside Children’s Therapy clinics for team meetings or additional training, if necessary

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This is a part-time position. Part-time employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) plan. Eligibility for insurance benefits is determined based on federal and plan requirements, as well as actual hours worked.