Registered/Behavior Technician

Westside Children's Therapy; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading therapy center as a Registered Behavior Technician, where you will implement ABA programming and provide play-based therapy to children. This full-time role involves direct client interaction, data collection, and collaboration with a dedicated team. Enjoy a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Active RBT certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement direct therapy services for assigned clients.
• Collect and record data on patients' behavior.
• Participate in weekly team meetings with clinic’s ABA team.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active RBT certification

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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

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 play-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.