Autism Behavior Technician (RBT) BPI Yorkville
About The Position
Behavior Technicians provide individualized, one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children, teens, and young adults diagnosed with Autism. They work closely with experienced managers and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to help clients achieve their goals in BPI clinics, client homes, schools, and community settings. The role focuses on supporting clients to develop self-advocacy and life skills, communicate effectively, manage challenging behaviors, and improve social interactions. Comprehensive training is provided to applicants new to the field, with career advancement opportunities for experienced technicians. The position works within clinic operating hours of 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Open availability is preferred, and start and end times may vary according to location and client schedules. The work is physically demanding and may involve assisting clients with movement and personal hygiene needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Reliable transportation.
- Consistent and reliable attendance.
- Clear criminal background check, sex offender registry check, and abuse and neglect registry check.
- Clear MVR background check, as required by position.
- Ability to perform the listed physical duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including bending, kneeling, squatting, crouching, sitting, walking, running, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting or assisting with the physical movement of clients.
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Ability to see, hear, and speak.
- Ability to learn, demonstrate, and explain physical skills of moderate complexity.
- Ability to assist clients of all genders with hygiene and bathroom needs.
- Ability to work in clinics, client homes, schools, and community settings.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in ABA or related fields.
- Open availability during clinic operating hours, which are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized, one-on-one ABA therapy to clients diagnosed with Autism.
- Collaborate with experienced managers and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to support client goals.
- Help clients develop self-advocacy skills, life skills, and effective communication.
- Support clients in learning socially significant behaviors, managing challenging behaviors, and improving social interactions.
- Serve as a positive role model and advocate for clients.
- Work in BPI clinics, client homes, schools, and community settings.
- Assist clients with hygiene and bathroom needs, including toileting and diapering.
- Respond safely to physical aggression and help ensure the safety of clients and oneself.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rates based on experience.
- Regular pay increases tied to professional milestones, including RBT certification or education completion.
- Career growth pathways through a tiered BT program and opportunities for internal advancement across departments.
- Professional development allowance.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Eleven paid holidays and PTO accrual.
- Flexible attendance policy.
- Pay when a client session is canceled.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee discounts.
- Staff recognition programs and rewards for employment milestones.
- 401K plan.
- Parental leave options.
- Disability coverage.
- Life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
