Behavior Technician - Naperville, IL 60564
The Behavior Technician role involves delivering individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment plans directly to children with autism in their homes under BCBA supervision. Responsibilities include teaching language, social, academic, and self-help skills, implementing behavior intervention plans, and providing parent training to support client progress. This part-time position requires strong commitment to quality behavior analytic programming and involves travel to client homes.
About Careertakes
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Position overview
Confidential Client is hiring part-time In‑Home Behavior Technicians / Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) to deliver 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in client homes across Chicago, IL. This role provides supervised, evidence-based behavior support under BCBA oversight and offers RBT training/supervision and incentives for certification and attendance.
Schedule & pay
- Pay: $19.00 - $40.00 per hour
- Part-time, approximately 12.5 hours/week within the listed windows (final schedule set with client needs and candidate availability)
- Typical scheduling windows:
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sundays: occasional/substitute coverage possible
- Additional $5/hour for Sunday shifts
- Travel stipend provided between client visits
Why join Confidential Client
- RBT exam testing fee covered (up to $100) + $250 bonus after achieving RBT
- Monthly and quarterly perfect-attendance cash bonuses
- RBT supervision hours provided for certification
- Ongoing training, BCBA field support, and yearly performance reviews
- Clear advancement pathways (opportunities for full-time hours based on travel willingness)
- Consistent communication and administrative support
What you’ll do
- Implement individualized ABA treatment plans 1:1 with children (and/or adults where applicable) in home settings
- Teach language, social, academic, and self-help skills using ABA methods
- Implement behavior intervention plans under BCBA supervision
- Assist in creating client teaching materials and new program content
- Provide parent training and collaborate with families to generalize skills
- Receive field supervision and coaching from BCBA-level staff
Minimum requirements
- 2–3 years of direct 1:1 experience providing ABA or rehabilitative services to children with ASD and/or developmental disabilities
- Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a closely related developmental disabilities field (required)
- Experience implementing behavior intervention plans under BCBA supervision (required)
- Strong time-management skills and caseload organization
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and committed to high-quality behavior analytic programming
- BCBA coursework or enrollment in a BCBA fieldwork/internship program strongly preferred
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client homes
Physical demands
- Standing and walking for extended periods, bending, kneeling, reaching, and using hands/fingers to handle materials
- Ability to support and engage actively with children during sessions
Patient demographics
- Primarily children with autism spectrum disorder
Compliance & notes
- Employment with Confidential Client; Careertakes is assisting as a third-party recruiter
- This posting complies with applicable U.S. hiring laws. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. Accommodations for the interview or hiring process are available upon request.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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