Westside Children's Therapy

Registered Behavior Technician: NIU Cohort Student - Southern Region

Westside Children's Therapy  •  $40k - $47k/yr  •  Frankfort, IL (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Frankfort Clinic - Frankfort, IL 60423
Position Type: Fieldwork StudentEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $47,000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift: Full Time: 80 hours per pay period
Job Category: Applied Behavior Analysis / ABA

Position Summary:
As an full-time RBT, ABA Cohort student at Westside Children's Therapy, you will serve as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), directly implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This placement offers a unique opportunity to translate your NIU coursework into real-world clinical practice through predominantly play-based therapy, supporting children in the development of communication, social, adaptive, and behavioral skills.
Essential Functions:
- 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 (SOAP notes, etc) in a timely manner, aligned with Westside's policies and procedures
- Develop strong relationships with the children on your caseload and strive to make every session a fun experience

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 6 months of ABA experience or 1 year of work experience with individuals with Autism
- Active RBT certification
- Become actively enrolled in a Master’s program with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 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
- Consistency and reliability to ensure continuity of care

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
- Occasional travel to Westside Children's Therapy clinics to provide client coverage as requested/needed
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Westside Children's Therapy

About Westside Children's Therapy

Westside Children’s Therapy is a privately owned clinic that provides quality therapeutic intervention to children with developmental disabilities. We understand the challenges our families face and therefore strive to become “A Family to Lean On"​. Our efforts begin with providing quality, therapy with a long-term focus, never compromising for short-term results that do not extend through adulthood. This is the core philosophy of clinic owner Shari Cassidy, who has been providing evidenced-base care and ethical practices for over 30 years.

We are a team of dedicated and highly trained professionals offering the best in Physical, Occupational, Speech Feeding, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Counseling therapy. We work together to design unique programs to meet each child’s individual needs. Our multidisciplinary approach allows parents to schedule several therapy services to occur at one time, in one location, and with a continuity of care. We provide day and night appointment scheduling.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, IL
Year Founded
1996
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