Behavior Therapist/Registered Behavior Technician

Job Details

Position: Registered Behavior Technician 

Job Location: Bloomington Service Center - Bloomington, IL

Position Type:  Full-Time

Position Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

Description

Our ABA department is growing, and we would love to have you join us! We are a clinic-based pediatric facility that provides high-quality ABA therapy to clients with challenging behavior.  Therapists in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) aim to reduce challenging behaviors and teach replacement skills to clients with autism spectrum disorders under the direct supervision of BCBAs.  Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBAs) are masters-level clinicians that complete initial assessments, design treatment protocols, and provide ongoing training to behavior technicians throughout a client's therapy journey.

Our Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide direct therapy to children using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to improve the lives of children and their families.  A day in the life of an RBT might look like: 

• Consistent, block scheduling that allows you to see 2-3 clients per day with no more than 2.5 hours with each client 
• 1 hour lunch and 1 hour of “documentation” time daily for full-time staff
• Implement therapy with a wide range of clients, typically aged 3-16 in 1:1, group, home, or community settings 
• Teach your clients important skills including ready-to-learn, play, functional living, communication and social skills
• Follow detailed behavior intervention plans written by board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) to help reduce challenging behavior and increase replacement skills 
• Collect data on the programs and behavior plans implemented with your clients in order to assist with evidence-based decision-making 
• Create materials for clients as needed
• Communicate with families before and after therapy sessions

Upon hiring, an RBT certification is not necessary. Training via online video modules, role-playing with other RBTs, and hands-on implementation with the assistance of our BCBAs is provided at the onset of the position, and new employees are compensated for their training time. Easterseals also covers the certification exam cost (one-time) and annual renewal costs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills including word processing, data processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Ability to supervise children safely and independently.

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working with children with disabilities, autism diagnosis, problem behaviors, etc.
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis
• Bachelor's degree in a B.A. or B.S program
• Applicants who have the Registered Behavior Technician certification are preferred, but the credential is not mandatory at hire.

Easterseals Perks:

• Ongoing mentorship from numerous BCBAs in the clinic setting 
• A collaborative setting with OT, PT, ST, and Counseling that fosters interdisciplinary care 
• Health Insurance: For employees working at least 30 hours per week
  • BlueCross Blue Shield of Illinois Medical Insurance
  • Guardian Dental Insurance
  • VSP Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Exceptional PTO
  • Vacation time
  • Sick time
  • Personal time
  • Holiday Leave
    • Five paid holidays
    • Paid holiday shutdown from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day

All Easterseals employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees will be required to be fully vaccinated and provide documentation of their vaccination or receive an approved medical or religious exemption prior to their first day of work. 

Easterseals Central Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Easterseals is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, call 309.686.1177.