Autism Behavior Technician (RBT) BPI Champaign
About The Position
Behavioral Perspective (BPI) is hiring a Behavior Technician to provide individualized, one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children, teens, and young adults with Autism. Behavior Technicians work closely with 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 helping clients develop self-advocacy, life, communication, and social skills; learn socially significant behaviors; and manage challenging behaviors. Comprehensive training is provided for applicants new to the field, and experienced technicians may have opportunities to advance. Clinic operating hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with open availability preferred. Start and end times may vary by location and client schedules.
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 the position.
- Ability to perform the listed physical duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work during clinic operating hours of 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; open availability is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in ABA or related fields.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized one-on-one therapy to clients diagnosed with Autism.
- Collaborate with managers and Board Certified Behavior Analysts to support clients in achieving their goals.
- Help clients develop self-advocacy, life, communication, and social interaction skills.
- Support clients in learning socially significant behaviors and managing challenging behaviors.
- 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.
- Learn, demonstrate, and explain physical skills of moderate complexity.
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.
- Paid holidays, PTO accrual, and a 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
