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RBT Assistant Trainer

Key Autism Services - Illinois
Palos Heights, IL Part Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Join Our Team as an Assistant RBT Trainer at Key Autism Services!
Inspire, mentor, and help shape the next generation of RBTs while continuing to make a difference in the lives of your clients.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a passionate, experienced RBT ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a dedicated Assistant RBT Trainer to help train and mentor new RBTs as they begin their journey in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

As an Assistant RBT Trainer at Key Autism Services, you'll deliver hands-on training and coaching based on ABA principles, support our training program, and continue to work directly with your own clients. You’ll play a critical role in shaping confident, competent, and compassionate RBTs—while growing your own clinical and leadership skills.

Job Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Lead RBT Trainer and Training Director to ensure new RBTs receive comprehensive, high-quality instruction

  • Lead in-person training sessions, including overlap/modeling and final competency evaluations

  • Deliver clear, constructive feedback to trainees and help guide them through our established training curriculum

  • Identify and recommend additional training when needed to help RBTs succeed

  • Continue providing direct ABA therapy to your assigned clients while supporting new staff

  • Collect and maintain accurate behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions

  • Work closely with families, BCBAs, and other providers to support holistic client care

  • Ensure sessions are documented and signed within 1 business day and all communications are HIPAA-compliant

RBT Requirements

  • Certified RBT with at least 1 year of ABA field experience

  • Recommended by your supervising BCBA(s)

  • A natural mentor with a passion for teaching and supporting others

  • A reliable, motivated, and upbeat professional who thrives in a collaborative setting

  • Skilled in written and verbal communication, with a keen eye for detail and a heart for service

REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (higher education is a plus!)

  • Reliable transportation to and from sessions

  • Ability to implement treatment plans as outlined by a BCBA

  • Comfortable with physical activity (may include sitting on the floor, kneeling, standing, or lifting up to 50 lbs.)

  • Current RBT certification

  • Minimum of 1 year of field experience as an RBT

  • At least 3 months of employment with Key Autism Services, with consistently strong performance reviews and high treatment integrity scores

  • Recommendation from the BCBA(s) on current cases

 

WHY JOIN US?

At Key Autism Services, we believe in growing talent from within. As an Assistant RBT Trainer, you’ll receive opportunities to strengthen your leadership, clinical, and professional skills—all while doing what you love.

Make a lasting impact. Grow your career. Be part of something bigger.


Key Autism Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

Salary : $25 - $26

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