Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician
“If they can’t learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn,” – Ivar O. Lovaas. This is the sign you’ve been looking for: help us change kiddos’ lives one small step at a time. Our Autism Learning Center in Morris, IL, is growing, and we are looking to add a full-time Behavior Technician or Registered Behavioral Technician to our team.
About Us
At Unlocking Abilities Behavior and Learning, our dream BT/RBT is patient, reliable, compassionate, and hungry to grow their skills in Applied Behavioral Analysis. Above all else, they love creating small wins that generate a big impact in their clients’ lives. Unlocking Abilities fosters a fun, collaborative environment where all our staff members are free to be themselves, ask questions, and experience the support of a synergistic team. We put support and integrity first in everything we do.
Who You Are
- Passionate about cultivating the confidence of everyone around you, especially kiddos
- A key contributor who places integrity first
- Energetic & silly – you click with kids
- Reliable and dedicated to your craft
- Compassionate and patient
- Unafraid to ask for help
- A team player who takes the time to recognize the skills and value your co-workers bring
- You take notice of the positive things your team is doing and take the time to vocalize it
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized treatment plans written and directed by the BCBA
- Work with children between the ages of 2 and 14 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental and behavioral disabilities
- Implement behavior intervention programming
- Collect data to monitor the progress
- Attend scheduled trainings and team meetings
- Provide documentation on client progress, including, but not limited to, detailed clinical notes for each session
- Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and colleagues, both orally and in writing
- Reliably maintain professional decorum with members of the team and the client’s family
- Adhere to all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, confidentiality and mandated reporting standards as set by the UABL clinical team
- Uphold best practices and the mission of UABL as outlined in the staff handbook
Requirements
- High school Diploma
- Previous experience working in the ABA setting including 40-hour RBT coursework (RBT certification is not required) OR within the special needs classroom setting
- A clean driving record, excellent references, and the ability to pass a background check
- Sensitivity to working with our clients and their families’ diverse needs
- A calm and neutral demeanor in challenging situations
- Ability to stand and stay on their feet for prolonged periods and bend, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Availability M-F for 6 to 8 hour shifts between 8am to 6pm
Benefits
- Great team environment and work culture
- RBT certification
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- 401K with company match
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
Pay
Pay rate of $19-25 per hour based on experience, level of education, and other credentials.
About UABL
UABL is a young company founded by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. We aim to assist each child in reaching their full potential by implementing the evidence-based principles and practices of ABA. We offer effective and intensive one-on-one therapy to children diagnosed with Autism, developmental disorders, and behavioral disorders.