Registered Behavior Technician, Float - Part Time chez Westside Children's Therapy

Description

Position Summary:

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is responsible for the direct implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming with clients at Westside Children’s Therapy, under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Providing predominantly play-based therapy, the RBT will support Westside clients in the development of a wide variety of skills.

Work Schedule: This is a float position that will cover sessions across Joliet, Shorewood, Plainfield Downtown, Plainfield North, Oswego, and Naperville based on clinic needs. Hours are not garaunteed. 

Essential Functions:

• Provide supplemental and temporary support to ABA clinical teams within an assigned region
• Coordinate with Clinic ABA Directors to determine which site needs the most coverage support
• Provide direct therapy coverage for clinics in region that need assistance 
• Implement direct therapy services for assigned clients and caseload, following programming written by BCBA
• Engage with BCBA during regular supervision sessions to ask questions and receive feedback
• Collect and record data on patients’ behavior
• Complete and submit required documentation (e.g., SOAP notes) in a timely manner, aligned with Westside's policies and procedures 
• Develop strong relationships with the children on assigned caseload and strive to make every session a fun experience

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable  transportation for travel between clinics
• 1 year of experience as an RBT at Westside or two years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to adapt to frequent changes and competing demands 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Competence with a variety of computer applications
• Comfortable persona to better develop relationships with children and their families 

Personal Attributes:

• Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
• Passion for working with children with special needs 
• Patient with the ability to redirect clients frequently and compassionately 
• Accountable for personal behavior and performance
• Receptive to feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development
• Honest and transparent communicator

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Ability to learn and implement de-escalation skills for client sessions
• Ability to lift or carry 30 lbs
• Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during played-based therapy 

Travel Requirements

• Frequent travel required within 30 miles of “Home” clinic. 

This is a part-time position. Part-time employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) plan. Eligibility for insurance benefits is determined based on federal and plan requirements, as well as actual hours worked.