Behavior Technician

Acorn Health • Jerseyville, IL

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About The Position

Acorn Health is an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment provider focused on delivering high-quality care and individualized treatment to children with autism. Behavior Technicians work directly with clients to provide intensive ABA interventions under the supervision of Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), who develop each client's treatment plan. The role supports clients in building skills, decreasing problem behaviors, and strengthening behavioral supports.

Behavior Technicians collaborate with BCBAs, other team members, parents, and caregivers to support treatment and monitor client progress. Services may take place in a center, home, school, or another clinically indicated location, and the schedule may involve driving between clients. Acorn Health describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive, with professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Enjoy working on an interdisciplinary team and collaborating with others.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for helping others.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience working with children, such as as a caregiver, paraprofessional, or daycare worker.
• Obtained or pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology, teaching, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Complete the training necessary to provide therapy; requirements vary by state.
• Deliver one-to-one direct ABA treatment to clients to increase skills, decrease problem behaviors, and strengthen behavioral supports.
• Work with the supervising BCBA and other team members to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Support parent and caregiver training as directed by the BCBA.
• Collect data and document client records to monitor progress and support treatment decisions.
• Communicate regularly with parents, supervisors, and others as needed to inform and improve treatment plans.
• Provide services in a center, home, school, or other location as clinically indicated.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $18 per hour for Behavior Technicians.
• Pay increase upon obtaining certification.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Supplemental insurance options, such as life insurance.
• Paid initial and continued RBT training.
• Continued professional development opportunities.
• Supportive supervisors and mentors.
• BACB fieldwork supervision at no cost to employees pursuing coursework in ABA.
• Tuition discounts from university partners.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed