Child Autism Therapy Support – Entry-Level, Paid Training

North Shore Pediatric Therapy•Chicago, 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. What we need is someone who is good with kids, stays calm when things get hard, and wants to build something — a career in behavioral health, child psychology, ABA, special education, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology. 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.
Real experience with kids — babysitting, coaching, camps, classroom work, tutoring, youth ministry, etc.

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.
Actively engage with children — sitting on the floor, walking, lifting up to 45 lbs.

Benefits

Paid training for RBT certification.
Mentorship from day one.
Full benefits package for full-time roles.
Leaner benefits for part-time roles.
Telemedicine access for all employees.
Employee Assistance Program — free counseling for you and your dependents (part-time).
$500+ referral bonus.
Free in-house CEUs for all team members.
Paid RBT training and certification (part-time).
Performance reviews and raises every 6 months.
13 accrued PTO days (full-time).
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) (full-time).
2 personal days (full-time).
Medical insurance — Gracent covers 75% of the premium on average (full-time).
Dental and vision insurance (full-time).
Basic life, AD&D, hospital indemnity, and disability insurance (full-time).
5 tax-free spending accounts (FSA, HSA, dependent care, and more) (full-time).
401(k) with 4% company match (full-time).
$1,000+ scholarships for employees pursuing a Master's or PhD in a clinical field (full-time).
BCBA supervision hours and test prep support for graduate students (full-time).
Clear growth tracks: BT → RBT → Lead RBT or BCBA pathway.