Registered Behavior Technician

Westside Children’s Therapy Inc.; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading therapy clinic is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician to implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children. This full-time role requires strong communication skills, an active RBT certification, and a passion for working with children with special needs. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Active RBT certification needed within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement direct therapy services for clients based on BCBA programming.
• Engage in supervision sessions and collect behavior data.
• Participate in weekly ABA team meetings and maintain caseload.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

De-escalation Skills

Comfort with Children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active RBT certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Frankfort Clinic - Frankfort, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $40000.00 - $45000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Full Time: 80 hours per pay period

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 at Westside Children’s Therapy, 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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
• Participate in weekly team meetings with clinic’s ABA team
• Maintain targeted caseload of 30 therapy hours per week

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active RBT certification required within 60 days of hire

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
• Honest and transparent communicator

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Ability to learn and implement de-escalation skills for client sessions
• Ability to lift or carry 30 lbs
• Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during played-based therapy

Travel Requirements

• Some travel within assigned region for training, meetings and supporting client coverage needs.

This is a full-time position. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; Paid Time Off; Sick Time; and a robust Employee Assistance Program.