BCBA Apprentice / BCBA in training

North Shore Pediatric Therapy in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a BCBA in training to join our team.

About the role

You will work as a Registered Behavior Technician while assisting the Clinical Director with unrestricted supervision activities for a caseload of clients. You must currently be enrolled in a graduate-level ABA course and working towards your BCBA certification.

In this role, you’ll provide life-changing ABA therapy that impacts entire families. For example, a child might gain essential vocabulary to express needs or shift from antisocial behaviors to greeting family cheerfully after just a few weeks of therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the BCBA/Clinic Director team with unrestricted supervision activities for a caseload of clients
• Maintain a role as a Behavior Therapist for approximately half of your hours
• Lead Behavior Therapist/Registered Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) training classes for onboarding and ongoing training
• Enter notes, assessments, and treatment summaries into our electronic medical system after each session

Requirements

• Enrolled or completed in graduate-level ABA courses, actively working towards BCBA certification
• 1 year of experience conducting ABA therapy with clients with Autism
• Active RBT certification with the BACB
• Background in teaching, assisting, counseling, or coaching
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills and ability to quickly learn new technology

Qualifications

• Described by others as having unflappable patience and compassion
• Able to provide consistent, calm care and follow-up for clients with diverse needs

Physical demands

• Required to sit, stand, bend, and walk regularly
• Lift and/or move up to 45 lbs
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication
• Moderate noise level in the work environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and support with a clear career path from Assistant Clinical Coordinator to Lead Assistant Clinical Coordinator
• Weekly supervision, practice with intakes, discharges, and unrestricted hours
• Access to study modules and a study group with a 97% first-time BCBA exam pass rate and 100% total pass rate
• Interdisciplinary support working with teams in ABA, Neuropsychology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Mental Health
• Flexible scheduling with after-school, evening, and Saturday hours available
• 401(k) with company match
• Calm app membership
• Paid time off (for full-time employees)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time employees)
• Paid holidays (for full-time employees)

Pay

$23 - $23 USD per hour