Behavior Technician (BT)

About us

Find Your Voice Behavior Services is a small business in Oak Lawn, IL. Our goal is to strive to be the one ABA company that focuses on providing the services our clients need and not to max out insurance hours. We value our staff and offer various benefits, including paid drive time and compensation for canceled sessions. At our company, you will find a supportive and collaborative environment where your dedication to making a difference in the lives of children with autism is appreciated and rewarded. Unlike its competitors, Find Your Voice fosters a community culture that allows our RBTs to be themselves and recognize their strengths. We want to build a team where therapists are encouraged to grow and become great leaders. Together we will forever change kids’ lives! We are looking for empowered therapists to join our team and help our company grow in our communities!.

Our work environment includes:

• Guaranteed breaks between clients
• On-the-job training
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Growth opportunities

Job Summary:

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team as a Behavior Technicians to work with children on the autism spectrum. As a RBT, you will be responsible for providing one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in-home therapy to clients. You will be working with a client in North Chicago, IL Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 4-7pm and a client in Schiller Park, IL Monday/Wednesday from 4:30-6:30pm.

Our dedicated and passionate Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide direct one-on-one behavioral interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills and increase socially significant behaviors in home and community settings. RBTs will utilize interventions developed from the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy in home and community based environments to children on the autism spectrum
• Implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatments as directed and designed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Collaborate, communicate, and assist with the training of clients, parents, and staff
• Provide a clean, safe, and supportive environment for clients and their families
• Collect, record, and analyze data on client behavior
• Attend trainings to acquire further knowledge and professional growth
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers to ensure consistent implementation of behavior plans

Required Qualifications:

• RBT Certification from the BCAB
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have reliable transportation and proof of valid Illinois drivers license and auto insurance in good standing
• Must have reliable technology to collect data and complete administrative tasks
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and community members
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Adhere to HIPAA laws and regulations
• Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, and technology, and training in order to perform job responsibilities to required standards
• Ability to interpret and implement clinical protocols and writing
• Must maintain a professional appearance with regard to clothing, grooming, hair, and make-up
• Patience, empathy, and dedication to helping children with autism reach their full potential

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certificate, bachelor’s or associate’s degree in behavioral health or in a related field.
• Relevant experience in behavioral therapy
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Work Setting:

• In-home care of clients

Travel Requirement:

• Travel between clients' homes in Chicago Suburbs

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection
• Must be physically present at the assigned job location, which may include home, school, and community placements

Benefits:

• Opportunities to become full-time
• Loyalty benefits
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional growth opportunities
• Ability to be a part of a growing company in your community

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your email as a point of contact.

License/Certification:

• RBT Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $32