Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

ABA Therapy for Autism • Joliet, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Action Behavior Centers is hiring a full-time Registered Behavior Technician to provide play-based ABA therapy to children ages 18 months to 8 years at its Joliet, Illinois clinic. The technician works one-on-one with children, follows personalized treatment plans, collects session data, and helps children learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities. The role involves staying active during sessions and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment while collaborating with a supportive team.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with predictable daytime hours and no nights. Optional Saturdays may be available based on patient needs. Technicians may occasionally support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed. The position has immediate openings. Applicants should not contact clinic locations directly about application status.

An active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification is required. The posting also says candidates must be willing to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire. ABC describes potential career advancement into Clinical Administrator and Operations Manager roles, as well as a pathway to BCBA roles through its Everest Program.

Requirements

• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification is required.
• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, crouching, and getting on and off the floor frequently.
• Able to maintain an active pace while working with young children.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire.
• 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 the team to support children’s growth and success.
• Occasionally help support a nearby ABC clinic when additional coverage is needed.

Benefits

• Guaranteed full-time hours.
• Raises every 6 months.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 10 PTO days.
• 2 flex days.
• Health insurance covered at 90%.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Free lunch every Friday.
• DoorDash DashPass.
• Calm app.
• Student loan repayment support.
• Paid training and fully covered RBT certification.
• Supportive, team-focused work environment.

What This Job Offers

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