Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

ABA Therapy for Autism • Arlington Heights, 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. 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 maintaining an active pace and keeping the therapy environment clean, organized, and safe, while collaborating with a supportive team.

The 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. The position is based at 3265 N Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 304, Arlington Heights, Illinois. Immediate openings are available.

An active RBT certification is required. Candidates who do not yet hold certification must be willing to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire. ABC describes opportunities for 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; alternatively, candidates 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.
• Comfort with frequent sitting, standing, crouching, and getting on and off the floor.
• Ability 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 when additional coverage is needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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