Registered Behavior Technician: NIU Cohort Student - Southern Region
Westside Children's Therapy
Location
Frankfort Square, Illinois
Salary
$40,000 - $47,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
Implement direct ABA therapy services for children under the supervision of a BCBA to develop communication and social skills. Collect behavioral data and complete required clinical documentation such as SOAP notes.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree, active RBT certification, and enrollment in an ABA Master's program. Candidates need 6 months of ABA experience or 1 year of experience working with individuals with Autism.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Frankfort
- Clinic -
- Frankfort,
- IL 60423Position
- Type:
- Fieldwork
- StudentEducation
- Level: 4
- Year
- DegreeSalary
- Range: $40,000.00 - $47,000.00
- Salary/yearJob
- Shift:
- Full
- Time: 80 hours per pay periodJob
- Category:
- Applied
- Behavior
- Analysis /
- ABAPosition
- Summary: As an full-time RBT, ABA Cohort student at Westside Children's Therapy, you will serve as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), directly implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This placement offers a unique opportunity to translate your NIU coursework into real-world clinical practice through predominantly play-based therapy, supporting children in the development of communication, social, adaptive, and behavioral skills.
- Essential
- Functions: Implement direct therapy services for assigned clients and caseload, following programming written by BCBA Engage with BCBA during regular supervision sessions to ask questions and receive feedback Collect and record data on patients behavior Complete and submit required documentation (SOAP notes, etc) in a timely manner, aligned with Westside's policies and procedures Develop strong relationships with the children on your caseload and strive to make every session a fun experience
- QualificationsRequired
- Education,
- Experience and
- Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree 6 months of ABA experience or 1 year of work experience with individuals with Autism Active RBT certification Become actively enrolled in a Master’s program with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills Competence with a variety of computer applications Comfortable persona to better develop relationships with children and their families Personal Attributes: Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team Passion for working with children with special needs Patient with the ability to redirect clients frequently and compassionately Accountable for personal behavior and performance Receptive to feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development Consistency and reliability to ensure continuity of care Work Environment and Physical Demands: Ability to learn and implement de-escalation skills for client sessions Ability to lift or carry 30 lbs Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during played-based therapy Travel Requirements Occasional travel to Westside Children's Therapy clinics to provide client coverage as requested/needed Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.