Child Autism Therapy Support – Entry-Level, Paid Training

Gracent Pediatric Therapy•Wheaton, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level ABA therapy position at North Shore Pediatric Therapy. No prior clinical experience required. We're hiring for both full-time and part-time roles, and we will train you, pay for your RBT certification, and give you real mentorship from day one. As a Behavior Technician (BT) at North Shore Pediatric Therapy, you work 1:1 with autistic children ages 2–12. You implement therapy plans built by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and show up consistently, session after session, as a steady, supportive presence in each child's day. You'll spend the vast majority of your day with kids. You'll be on your feet. You'll be engaged. You'll be the most consistent adult in some of these kids' days, and that matters more than most job descriptions will tell you. At North Shore Pediatric Therapy, we practice assent-based, neuroaffirming care — which means we follow each child's lead, honor their boundaries, and build trust before we build skills. You'll work alongside occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and mental health professionals in a genuinely interdisciplinary environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Able to actively engage with children — sitting on the floor, walking, lifting up to 45 lbs.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in psychology, education, or a related field preferred.
Someone who is good with kids.
Someone who stays calm when things get hard.
Someone who wants to build a career in behavioral health, child psychology, ABA, special education, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology.
Real experience with kids — babysitting, coaching, camps, classroom work, tutoring, youth ministry, etc.
Stay calm and grounded when things get hard.
Find meaning in showing up consistently for someone who needs it.
Can take feedback and use it without getting defensive.
Are curious about careers in ABA, behavioral health, child psychology, special education, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology.
Want a full-time job in Keller, Fort Worth, Southlake, or the surrounding DFW area with real benefits and room to grow.

Responsibilities

Work 1:1 with autistic children ages 2-12.
Implement therapy plans built by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Show up consistently, session after session, as a steady, supportive presence in each child's day.
Follow each child's lead, honor their boundaries, and build trust before building skills.
Work alongside occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and mental health professionals.

Benefits

Paid training for RBT certification.
Mentorship from day one.
Full benefits package for full-time employees.
$19/hour to start.
$22.50/hour upon RBT certification (within first month).
Performance-based raises every 6 months.
$500+ referral bonus when someone you refer gets hired.
Free in-house CEUs for all team members.
Clear growth tracks: BT → RBT → Lead RBT, or RBT → BCBA pathway with supervised hours and test prep support.
13 accrued PTO days.
7 paid holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day + 1/2 days on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve).
2 personal days.
Medical insurance — Gracent covers 75% of the premium on average.
Dental and vision insurance.
Telemedicine for all employees.
Basic life, AD&D, hospital indemnity, and disability insurance.
5 tax-free spending accounts (FSA, HSA, dependent care, and more).
401(k) with 4% company match.
$1,000+ scholarships for employees pursuing a Master's or PhD in a clinical field.
BCBA supervision hours and test prep support for graduate students.