Rehabilitative Services Associate - RSA

Autism Care Therapy; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick time

Job summary

Kankakee Autism Care Therapy in Kankakee, IL is seeking a Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA) to support individuals with developmental disabilities. You will help clients practice new skills, encourage progress, and work with a team of social workers and therapists to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

Your role includes documenting progress, supporting families, and contributing to meaningful milestones. The position offers a stable schedule with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Higher education in a related field is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in practicing new skills and building confidence.
• Reinforce positive behaviors to foster long-term success.
• Collaborate with social workers, mental health professionals, therapists, and educators to coordinate care.
• Document progress to guide future care and outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Related field education (plus)

Job description

What if your next job gave you a reason to come home feeling proud of what you accomplished? At Kankakee Autism Care Therapy in Kankakee, IL, we're looking for a dedicated Rehabilitative Services Associate - RSA who wants more than a paycheck. We're looking for someone who wants to be a steady source of encouragement, growth, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Is this you? If so, become our Rehabilitative Services Associate to build a rewarding career while helping others achieve milestones that truly matter.

WHAT WE OFFER

The best careers are built on purpose, support, and the opportunity to grow. At Kankakee Autism Care Therapy, you'll be surrounded by professionals who genuinely care about the people they serve and the teammates they work alongside.

But what do we offer to really ensure that you have a thriving, successful career?

Our Rehabilitative Services Associate - RSA position pays $17-$20 per hour depending on experience, and we back that opportunity with benefits designed to support both your present and future, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sick time

If meaningful work, professional support, and the chance to make a lasting difference sound appealing, this may be exactly what you've been searching for.

OUR STORY

We are a compassionate, family-centered provider of evidence-based services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. With over 20 locations across multiple states, we specialize in ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, delivered in supportive and engaging environments. Our teams design personalized treatment plans and work closely with families to ensure meaningful, measurable progress for every child. Here, we foster a culture built on kindness, respect, and professional collaboration. We are passionate about empowering children, supporting families, and transforming futures-and we are dedicated to making a real difference, every day. Join us!

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY AS OUR REHABILITATIVE SERVICES ASSOCIATE - RSA

As our Rehabilitative Services Associate, you'll become an important part of each client's journey. You'll work alongside individuals as they practice new skills, overcome challenges, and build confidence in their everyday lives. One moment, you'll be encouraging a client through a breakthrough in communication; the next, you'll be reinforcing positive behaviors that help create long-term success. You'll collaborate with social workers, mental health professionals, therapists, and educators to ensure every client receives consistent support while documenting progress that helps guide future care. Throughout it all, you'll play a hands-on role in helping people accomplish goals that once felt out of reach, transforming ordinary interactions into meaningful opportunities for growth.

IS THIS THE OPPORTUNITY YOU'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR?

• High school diploma
• Higher education in a related field is a plus
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in challenging situations
• 21 years of age or older

Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.