Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
About The Position
Action Behavior Centers is hiring a full-time Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at its ABC Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. The role provides one-on-one, play-based ABA therapy to children ages 18 months to 8 years. Technicians follow personalized treatment plans, collect session data, and work with a supportive team to help children grow and succeed. The position has a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with optional Saturdays based on patient needs, and offers predictable daytime hours with no nights. Immediate openings are available. Applicants without RBT certification must complete paid certification within 20 days of hire; the posting also identifies active RBT certification as required. The company describes opportunities for career advancement, including Clinical Administrator and Operations Manager roles, as well as a path to BCBA roles through its Everest Program. Pay depends on education and previous ABA experience: $17.05–$23.50 per hour for high school or associate’s degree holders, $19–$27 per hour for bachelor’s degree holders, and $20–$28 per hour for master’s degree holders.
Requirements
- Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification is identified as required; the posting also says applicants must be willing to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire.
- At least 18 years old.
- High school diploma.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Comfortable sitting, standing, crouching, and frequently getting on and off the floor.
- Able to maintain an active pace while working with young children.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Team mindset and willingness to occasionally support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed.
Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one with children ages 18 months to 8 years using play-based ABA therapy.
- Follow personalized treatment plans and collect session data.
- Help children learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities.
- Stay active and engaged throughout therapy sessions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment.
- Collaborate with a supportive team focused on helping children grow and succeed.
- Occasionally support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed.
Benefits
- Guaranteed full-time hours.
- Raises every 6 months.
- Paid training and fully covered RBT certification.
- Health insurance covered at 90%.
- Dental and vision benefits.
- 10 paid holidays, 10 PTO days, and 2 flex days.
- Free Friday lunch.
- DoorDash DashPass and Calm app provided.
- Student loan repayment support.
- Supportive, team-focused culture that celebrates wins.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
