Jobs · Healthcare · Illinois

Behavior Technician working with kids

Caravel Autism Health · Crystal Lake, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$18.24–$20/hrFull-time

What You’ll Do:

  • Delivering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), guided by individualized treatment plans
  • Building skills through play, connection, and the kind of presence that helps a child feel safe enough to try
  • Tracking progress and documenting sessions using ABA technology
  • Creating a safe, positive environment for every child you work with
  • Preparing for your RBT certification exam within your first 45 days

What We Offer:

  • No RBT? $18.24 - $20.00
  • Obtained your RBT? Start at $19.19 for RBT 1 with potential to move up to $22.00 with progressions into Advanced ARBT
  • 401(k) with company match
  • $500 referral bonus
  • Paid time off, holiday pay, mileage reimbursement
  • Full health benefits for full-time team members
  • 1:1 client sessions—no group billing or overwhelming caseloads
  • A career pathway to become a BCBA with our BCBA Rise Scholarship program that provides up to $10,000 in financial support for your Master’s degree

What We’re Looking For:

  • Full-time availability Monday–Friday, between 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Must be 18 or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Reliability — showing up for scheduled hours and staying on top of administrative tasks
  • Resilience and compassion, especially on the tough days
  • Interest in psychology, education, healthcare, or human services — experience with children is a plus
  • Ability to obtain RBT certification within 45 days of employment — we'll prepare you
  • Physical readiness for the role: pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 35 pounds; sitting on the floor, stooping, standing, walking, and moving quickly alongside kids when needed

Why This Work?

  • At Caravel, we don't just talk about changing lives — we do the work, every day.
  • We help children with autism discover their potential and help their families thrive.
  • We support each other’s progress in our individual journeys and push the industry to improve, day after day.
  • We turn difficult circumstances into small moments of progress, and eventually into big steps forward.
  • This work isn't luck or magic. It's relentless and demanding — guided by scientific rigor and fueled by the kind of steady, sensitive care that only our teammates can bring.
  • These Teammates are a rare breed: compassionate, creative problem-solvers who can't help but want to make people's lives better.

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