Alright, let's talk about this job. It's not for everyone, but if it's for you, you'll know.

The Work

You'd be a Behavior Technician, working directly with kids on the autism spectrum. The children are between 2 and 14 years old.

Your main tool is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Think of it as using play and structured activities to teach new skills and help reduce behaviors that get in the way of learning. You're guiding them toward milestones, big and small. The kind that changes a family's world.

This is a center based role. You're not traveling from home to home; you're in our clinic with a full team around you for support.

Who We Hope You Are

You're at least 18 years old.
You have a high school diploma or GED.
You show up ready to work hard. A strong work ethic isn't just a phrase here; it's how we get results.
You're genuinely comfortable getting on the floor and playing with kids. That's the job.
This is ideal if you're a natural caregiver, or if you've got an interest in preschool teaching, daycare, early childhood education, or special needs care.
It's also a fantastic stepping stone if you're thinking about a future in occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, behavior based therapy, or other psychology fields.

The Schedule & Details

We need full time availability, Monday through Friday. There's also occasional Saturday work for make up sessions.

The address for our center in Rockford, IL is 7405 North University Street, Peoria, IL 61614. But we have many locations; you can see them all on our website.

And there's no dress code. Casual clothing is just fine.

Pay & Training

No experience? No RBT certification? That's okay. We provide paid training to get you certified as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

The starting pay if you don't have your RBT yet ranges from $18.24 to $20.06 per hour.

Once you obtain your RBT credential, you start at $19.19 per hour as an RBT 1, with clear paths for growth from there. Final pay is based on your experience, education, and performance.

What You Get

A 401(k) plan with a company match.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Short term and long term disability coverage (for full time staff).
Options for health, dental, and vision insurance.
A $500 bonus if you refer someone who joins the team.
Ongoing professional development to help your career grow right here.

A Few More Things

The best way to understand the role might be to hear from people doing it right now. Check out this video from our team: https://vimeo.com/491388568/a5c9a46e8d

Behavior Technician