Behavior Technician - Chicago, IL 60623
The Behavior Technician role involves delivering individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment plans to children and adults 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 direct ABA experience, strong time management, and a commitment to quality behavior analytic programming.
About Careertakes
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Position overview
Confidential Client (Healthcare & Nursing) is hiring a part-time In-Home Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in Chicago, IL. This hands-on role supports clients in home settings by implementing individualized ABA treatment plans under BCBA supervision. Schedule: Mon/Wed/Fri, 4:30–7:30 PM. Pay: $19.00–$30.00 per hour.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in clients’ homes following individualized treatment plans.
- Teach language, academic, social, and self-help skills using evidence-based ABA techniques.
- Implement behavior intervention plans and collect data to track client progress.
- Provide parent training and coach families to support generalization of skills.
- Assist in creating materials and new client programming as directed by clinical staff.
- Receive regular field supervision and ongoing training from BCBA-level clinicians.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2–3 years of direct 1:1 experience providing ABA or rehabilitative services to children with autism spectrum disorder 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.
- Strong time-management skills and ability to manage a caseload.
- BCBA coursework or enrollment in a BCBA fieldwork/internship program strongly preferred.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and committed to quality behavior-analytic programming.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $19.00–$30.00 per hour.
- Confidential Client covers the RBT exam testing fee ($100) and offers a $250 bonus upon becoming an RBT.
- Monthly and quarterly perfect-attendance bonuses; additional $5/hr for Sunday shifts.
- Travel stipend between clients and RBT supervision hours provided.
- Yearly performance reviews and opportunities for advancement to increased hours based on availability and willingness to travel.
Schedule, Location & Travel
- Position type: Part-time / Contractor.
- Typical schedule: Mon/Wed/Fri, 4:30–7:30 PM (in‑home visits).
- Work location: Client homes across Chicago, IL. Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to client locations.
Physical Demands
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Frequent use of hands/fingers; may require squatting, stooping, kneeling, reaching above the head, and using hand strength to grasp.
What We Value
- Strong commitment to ethical, evidence-based ABA practice.
- Professionalism, clear communication, and teamwork with administrative and clinical staff.
- Flexibility, reliability, and a positive attitude toward ongoing learning and supervision.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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