Autism Behavior Technician (RBT) BPI Glen Carbon
About The Position
Behavior Technicians provide individualized, one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children, teens, and young adults 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 as they develop self-advocacy, life, and communication skills; learn socially significant behaviors; manage challenging behaviors; and improve social interactions. BPI provides comprehensive training for new-to-field employees and career advancement opportunities for experienced technicians. Technicians work during clinic operating hours of 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Open availability is preferred, and start and end times may vary based on location and client schedules. The position is physically demanding and may involve assisting clients with movement and 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 the position.
- Ability to perform physically demanding duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including bending, kneeling, squatting, crouching, sitting, walking, and running; moving quickly from seated to standing; 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 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 of 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized one-on-one therapy to clients diagnosed with Autism.
- Support clients in developing self-advocacy, life, and communication skills.
- Help clients learn socially significant behaviors, manage challenging behaviors, and improve social interactions.
- Collaborate with managers and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to support clients' goals.
- Work in BPI clinics, client homes, schools, and community settings.
- Assist clients with hygiene and bathroom needs, including toileting and diapers.
- 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, such as obtaining RBT certification or completing education.
- Career growth pathways through a tiered Behavior Technician program and internal advancement opportunities across departments.
- Collaboration with experienced therapists to expand skills and knowledge.
- Professional development allowance.
- Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Eleven paid holidays and PTO accrual.
- Flexible attendance policy.
- Pay for canceled client sessions.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee discounts.
- Staff recognition programs and rewards for employment milestones.
- 401(k) 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
