Registered Behavior Technician: ABA Master's Cohort Student - Northern Region

Westside Children's Therapy • DeKalb, IL

85d • $40,000 - $47,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As an full-time RBT, ABA Cohort student at Westside Children's Therapy, you will serve as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), directly implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This placement offers a unique opportunity! You will receive full funding to complete your masters of ABA degree at our partner University, then translate it into real-world clinical practice through predominantly play-based therapy, supporting children in the development of communication, social, adaptive, and behavioral skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 6 months of ABA experience or 1 year of work experience with individuals with Autism
• Active RBT certification
• Become actively enrolled in a Master’s program with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis

Nice To Haves

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Competence with a variety of computer applications
• Comfortable persona to better develop relationships with children and their families
• Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
• Passion for working with children with special needs
• Patient with the ability to redirect clients frequently and compassionately
• Accountable for personal behavior and performance
• Receptive to feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development
• Consistency and reliability to ensure continuity of care

Responsibilities

• Implement direct therapy services for assigned clients and caseload, following programming written by BCBA
• Engage with BCBA during regular supervision sessions to ask questions and receive feedback
• Collect and record data on patients behavior
• Complete and submit required documentation (SOAP notes, etc) in a timely manner, aligned with Westside's policies and procedures
• Develop strong relationships with the children on your caseload and strive to make every session a fun experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level