Westside Children's Therapy

Registered Behavior Technician - Part Time

Westside Children's Therapy  •  $21 - $25/hr  •  Machesney Park, IL (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location Machesney Park Clinic - Machesney Park, ILPosition Type Part-time - Open AvailabilityEducation Level High SchoolSalary Range $21.00 - $25.50 Hourly

Job Shift Part Time: Open AvailabilityJob Category Applied Behavior Analysis / ABA

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 (subject to change): Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Or 9am-6pm, as needed.

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:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Active RBT certification required within 60 days of hire

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


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.

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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