Behavior Therapist / RBT Trainer

Action Behavior Centers • Chicago, IL

3d • $43,000 - $49,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Action Behavior Centers provides a highly structured, leading training program for the development, training, and onboarding of all new ABA Behavior Therapist. We are looking to either promote or hire experienced Registered Behavior Technicians to join the training team full time and develop ABC’s future clinical team. This will be an alternative RBT growth plan outside of the traditional BCBA route. We encourage all Behavior Therapist who qualify to apply for this next-level role. Come Join the Action!

Requirements

• Internal applicants: Experience level required will be starting at B-RBT IV or higher on the Elevate structure, and looking to pursue an alternative career plan other than the BCBA route
• External applicants: Must have at least 3-4 years of experience in ABA, working directly with children with autism in either a Behavior Technician position or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
• Must demonstrate mastery in ABA therapy and pairing with children – 90% on RBT Evaluation
• Recommendation letter from BCBA
• No CA or PIP within the past 12 months (internal only)
• Excellent verbal and written communication required
• Must have reliable transportation
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Provide effective ABA training to newly hired and existing (Registered) Behavior Technicians to uphold ABC’s mission to deliver high quality early intensive behavior intervention for children with autism
• Report directly to the VP of Clinical Training and Program Manager of Clinical Training
• Demonstrate fluency with explaining and demonstrating ABA concepts and training activities
• Provide coaching, modeling, and demonstration of specific strategies and/or activities as outlined in the ABC training curriculum
• Observe, monitor and give feedback on skills covered in the first 8 days
• Trainers must prepare new therapists to achieve competency of applicable skills outlined in the BACB Initial Competency within the 8-day on-site training period
• Collaborate with the VP of Training to plan and provide ongoing, individual or small group, R/BT training and support at various ABC centers as needed
• Trainers will work exclusively with our training team and will no longer work with a designated caseload
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED