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Behavior Technician - Plainfield, IL 60544

Confidential Client•Healthcare
Entry LevelPart-timeOn-Site$48,328
Plainfield, Illinois
20 Hours Ago

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.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


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

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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