Applied Behavior Analysis Apprentice

EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS•Bloomington, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Designed for students actively pursuing their BCBA, this apprenticeship provides supervised practice, hands-on learning, and a supportive environment where your skills (and your confidence) can take root! The ABA Apprentice supports Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) by providing direct and indirect services within the Applied Behavior Analysis department. Under the supervision of a BCBA, the Apprentice assists with treatment, evaluation, supervision, and parent training to address behavior challenges and skill development in children. This apprenticeship provides structured, hands-on experience designed to build clinical competence and gradually increase independence while accruing supervision hours toward Board Certification in Behavior Analysis. Apprentices also function in a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) capacity 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).
Requires alertness to respond to audio and visual cues from clients, other staff members, the environment, and standard office machines and equipment.
Ability to calmly handle and intervene as necessary during behavioral and health-related incidents.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and schedules.
Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.

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