Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
About The Position
Action Behavior Centers is hiring a full-time Registered Behavior Technician at its Tinley Park, Illinois clinic. The role works one-on-one with children ages 18 months to 8 years, providing play-based ABA therapy. Technicians follow personalized treatment plans, collect session data, and help children learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities. The position involves staying active and engaged during sessions and maintaining a clean, organized, safe therapy environment 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 posting describes immediate openings. An active RBT certification is required; candidates who need certification must complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire. ABC 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 a high school diploma or associate degree, $19–$27 per hour for a bachelor’s degree, and $20–$28 per hour for a master’s degree.
Requirements
- Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification is required.
- 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.
- Candidates who need certification must be willing 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 a supportive team focused on helping children grow and succeed.
- Occasionally help provide coverage at a nearby ABC clinic if 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 and 2 flex days.
- Paid training and fully covered RBT certification.
- Free Friday lunch.
- DoorDash DashPass and Calm app provided.
- Student loan repayment support.
- Supportive, team-focused work environment 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
