Registered Behavior Technician: NIU Cohort Student - Southern Region

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

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.