Applied Behavior Analysis Apprentice

EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS • Bloomington, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This apprenticeship is designed for students actively pursuing their BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certification, offering supervised practice and hands-on learning in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The ABA Apprentice supports BCBAs by providing direct and indirect services within the ABA department. Under BCBA supervision, the Apprentice assists with treatment, evaluation, supervision, and parent training to address behavior challenges and skill development in children. This program provides structured, hands-on experience to build clinical competence and gradually increase independence while accruing supervision hours toward Board Certification in Behavior Analysis. Apprentices also function as Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and are required to maintain a minimum saturation level of 60% combined RBT Direct and BCBA Billable Hours weekly. RBT Competencies must be met before beginning Apprentice Competencies.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in their final year (12 months from the estimated graduation date) of a Verified Course Sequence at the graduate level for education in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Maintain passing grades in all ABA coursework.
• Ensures client and family confidentiality by complying with Easterseals policy and procedure, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act) requirements, and any other privacy requirements as may be specified by referral sources, funders, or other licensing and regulatory entities.
• Be familiar with the current fieldwork experience and supervision requirements outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Advanced knowledge and skill necessary to independently provide evaluations and treatment plans related to credentialed/licensed field of practice.
• Ability to oversee and direct team members’ case assignments and provide timely performance-related feedback.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software (MS Office Suite).

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of proven successful experience in the area of pediatric behavior therapy, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with families who have children with developmental delays/disabilities, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct ABA therapy to clients in the capacity of an RBT.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that are accountable, measurable, and result in meaningful changes.
• Engages in quality assurance activities as directed by the Supervising BCBAs which includes the supervision of clients and staff in direct sessions, writing and updating treatment programs that match recommendations based on evaluations.
• Conducts Parent Training to assist parents in implementing programming and behavior reduction goals.
• Completes required clinical initial and re-evaluations as needed or on a minimum of 6-month basis.
• Completes all evaluations, treatment progress notes, discharge summaries, and all other required documentation in accordance with the Easterseals Documentation Policies.
• If directed, participates in onboarding, initial and ongoing training for BTs.
• Provides adequate and appropriate training and supervision to RBTs for specific clients in accordance with all applicable laws, standards, and regulations.
• Develops and presents community education and/or training as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
• Paid Holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving
• Paid Holiday break from Christmas Eve through New Years Day
• Event Days: Earn additional PTO hours if you volunteer with us
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Life Insurance: Both Employer Paid and Employee Paid options available
• 401(K) with employer match
• Professional Development & CEU Allowance
• Easterseals qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level