Behavior Therapist/Registered Behavior Technician

EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS•Peoria, IL

6d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Our ABA department is growing, and we would love to have you join us! We are a clinic-based pediatric facility that provides high-quality ABA therapy to clients with challenging behavior. Therapists in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) aim to reduce challenging behaviors and teach replacement skills to clients with autism spectrum disorders under the direct supervision of BCBAs. Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBAs) are masters-level clinicians that complete initial assessments, design treatment protocols, and provide ongoing training to behavior technicians throughout a client's therapy journey. Our Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide direct therapy to children using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to improve the lives of children and their families. A day in the life of an RBT might look like: Consistent, block scheduling that allows you to see 2-3 clients per day with no more than 2.5 hours with each client 1 hour lunch and 1 hour of “documentation” time daily for full-time staff Implement therapy with a wide range of clients, typically aged 3-16 in 1:1, group, home, or community settings Teach your clients important skills including ready-to-learn, play, functional living, communication and social skills Follow detailed behavior intervention plans written by board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) to help reduce challenging behavior and increase replacement skills Collect data on the programs and behavior plans implemented with your clients in order to assist with evidence-based decision-making Create materials for clients as needed Communicate with families before and after therapy sessions Upon hiring, an RBT certification is not necessary. Training via online video modules, role-playing with other RBTs, and hands-on implementation with the assistance of our BCBAs is provided at the onset of the position, and new employees are compensated for their training time. Easterseals also covers the certification exam cost (one-time) and annual renewal costs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Demonstrated computer skills including word processing, data processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
Ability to supervise children safely and independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with disabilities, autism diagnosis, problem behaviors, etc.
Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis
Bachelor's degree in a B.A. or B.S program
Applicants who have the Registered Behavior Technician certification are preferred, but the credential is not mandatory at hire.

Responsibilities

Implement therapy with a wide range of clients, typically aged 3-16 in 1:1, group, home, or community settings
Teach your clients important skills including ready-to-learn, play, functional living, communication and social skills
Follow detailed behavior intervention plans written by board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) to help reduce challenging behavior and increase replacement skills
Collect data on the programs and behavior plans implemented with your clients in order to assist with evidence-based decision-making
Create materials for clients as needed
Communicate with families before and after therapy sessions

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
Employees working 40 hours weekly receive 5 paid holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving
Employees working 16 hours or more weekly are eligible for a paid holiday break from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day
Event Days: Earn additional PTO hours if you volunteer with us
Comprehensive Group Health Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
Life Insurance: Both Employer Paid and Employee Paid options available
401(K) with employer match
Easterseals qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program