Behavior Technician - Plainfield, IL 60544
The Behavior Technician role involves delivering individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment plans directly to children with autism in their homes under BCBA supervision. This part-time position focuses on teaching language, social, academic, and self-help skills, providing parent training, and assisting in behavior analytic programming to support client development and family engagement.
About Careertakes
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Position overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring a Part‑Time In‑Home Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to deliver one‑to‑one ABA services to children (and occasionally adults) in client homes in Plainfield, IL. This role is ideal for a motivated ABA practitioner who wants hands‑on experience, BCBA supervision, and a path to growth.
- Pay: $19.00 - $30.00 per hour
- Employment type: Contractor / Part‑time
- Schedule: Mon–Fri, typically 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (shift windows depend on client schedule)
- Location: In‑home visits throughout Plainfield, IL (reliable transportation required)
What you’ll do
As an In‑Home Behavior Technician / RBT you will:
- Work 1:1 with clients implementing individualized ABA treatment plans under BCBA supervision
- Teach language, social, academic, and self‑help skills using behavior‑analytic methods
- Implement behavior intervention plans and data collection protocols accurately
- Assist with creating program materials and client projects
- Provide parent training to help caregivers generalize skills
- Receive ongoing field supervision and coaching from BCBA‑level staff
- Contribute to designing and refining behavior‑analytic programming
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- 2–3 years of direct 1:1 experience delivering ABA or rehabilitative services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and/or developmental disabilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a closely related developmental disabilities field
- Experience implementing behavior intervention plans under BCBA supervision
- Strong time management and caseload management skills
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between client homes in Plainfield, IL
Preferred:
- Current RBT credential or actively pursuing RBT certification
- BCBA coursework or enrollment in a BCBA fieldwork/internship program
- Enthusiastic, coachable, and committed to quality behavior‑analytic programming
Compensation & benefits
- Hourly rate: $19.00 – $30.00 per hour (depending on experience and credentialing)
- RBT exam testing fee covered ($100) + $250 bonus upon obtaining RBT credential
- RBT supervision hours and BCBA oversight provided
- Travel stipend for travel between clients
- Monthly/quarterly attendance bonuses and additional $5/hr for Sunday shifts (when applicable)
- Yearly performance reviews and opportunities for advancement to increased hours
Physical & travel requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, squat, kneel, reach, and use hands for handling materials
- Must be able to travel to client homes and maintain reliable transportation
Why join
- Hands‑on ABA experience with consistent BCBA supervision
- Paid supports for certification and clear advancement pathways
- Collaborative administrative and clinical teams to support your success
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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