Autism Behavior Technician (RBT) BPI Crystal Lake
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 directly with clients and collaborate with experienced managers and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to help clients achieve their goals. Services may be provided in BPI clinics, client homes, schools, and community settings. The role focuses on helping clients develop self-advocacy and life skills, communicate effectively, learn socially significant behaviors, manage challenging behaviors, and improve social interactions. Comprehensive training is provided for candidates new to the field, and experienced technicians may have opportunities for career advancement. The position works during clinic operating hours of 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Open availability is preferred, and start and end times may vary by location and client schedule. The work is physically demanding and includes supporting clients with hygiene and bathroom needs, responding safely to physical aggression, and assisting with client movement when necessary.
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 required physical duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including bending, kneeling, squatting, crouching, sitting, walking, running, and moving quickly from seated to standing.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or assist with the physical movement of clients.
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Ability to see, hear, and speak.
- Ability to respond safely to physical aggression and ensure safety of oneself and the client.
- Ability to assist clients with hygiene and bathroom needs for all genders.
- Ability to work in a variety of locations, including clinics, client homes, schools, and community settings.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in ABA or related fields.
- Open availability during clinic operating hours of 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized, one-on-one 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.
- Learn, demonstrate, and explain physical skills of moderate complexity.
- Assist with the physical movement of clients when required.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rates based on experience.
- Regular pay increases tied to professional milestones, such as obtaining RBT certification or completing education.
- Tiered BT career growth pathways 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
