Registered Behavior Technician

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

Job summary

Westside Children’s Therapy is seeking a full-time Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for its Schaumburg East Clinic. The RBT will implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming under supervision, engage in direct therapy, and maintain a fun and supportive environment for clients with special needs. Eligible employees receive a range of benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

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

• 1+ years experience as RBT or related role.
• Active RBT certification required.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement direct therapy services for assigned clients.
• Collect and record data on patients' behavior.
• Develop strong relationships with children on caseload.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patient behavior

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Schaumburg East Clinic - Schaumburg, 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
• 1 year of experience as an RBT at Westside or 2 years of experience progressive progressive leadership experience in a RBT or similar role
• Previous experience working with the special needs population, particularly in ABA
• Active RBT certification required at time of hire
• CPR certification required within 90 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.