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Registered Behavior Technician - Weekly Pay + Benefits

Adapt for Life: Center for ABA Therapy and Autism$20–$25/hrOrland Park, ILPosted 2d agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $20–$25 an hour. Open registered behavior technician jobs in Illinois post a median of $21.13 an hour, the middle half $20–$24.50, across 66 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Registered behavior technicians employed in Illinois earn a median of $22.21 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Adapt For Life is soon to open in Orland Park, IL!

  • $20.00-$25.00 per hour, experience dependent for already registered RBTs
  • For non RBTs, paid training at $15.00 per hour. Receive a raise immediately after you pass your exam!

Do you know someone who is already an RBT?! Refer them and after they work 240 RBT hours get a $300 referral bonus!

Building Brighter Futures for Autism. That is what we do at Adapt For Life. Our biggest question right now is: How? This is where you come in! With your heart for service, strong willingness to learn, and motivation to help others, we can make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. Come grow with us!

Why come work with us?!

  • Performance based raises awarded every 6 months
  • Weekly pay
  • Very competitive pay
  • Earn up to 12 days of PTO a year, accrued weekly, PTO accrual rate increases with longevity with the company
  • Holiday Pay for full time staff
  • Health Benefits after 30 days of full-time employment, effective the first of the following month
  • 401(k) matching – 4%

Adapt for Life supports current students and past students by offering an Education Assistance Program to full-time employees, up to $2,000 per calendar year! Adapt for Life offers this benefit as either a tuition reimbursement for current students in an approved degree or certification program related to ABA therapy and behavioral health services or for student loan reimbursement.

Not an RBT? No worries! We offer a comprehensive training program to prepare you to achieve your certification!

Adapt for Life

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Behavior Technician

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager and BCBA

REVISED: September 11, 2022

Job Summary: The Behavior Technician will apply empirically based behavioral principles to all clients that the Behavior Technician works with. The Behavior Technician functions as an integral part of the treatment team and ensures that all necessary documentation is completed in a timely manner in order to benefits the clients that the Behavior Technician works with. This is an hourly position.

Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

  • Applies empirically based behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients and staff
  • Implements Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs) under the direction of the behavior analysts/consultants
  • Teaches the clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in the ITPs
  • Assists clients, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills. This may include toilet training, eating, and other self-help skills
  • Is a team-player and assists with ideas, suggestions and work duties
  • Actively participates in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills
  • Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, therapist trainers, therapists and clients
  • Becomes fluent in the understanding and administering of the VB-MAPP, ABLLS, and other assessments as needed
  • Observes records, and reports the condition and behavior of the clients, including maintaining daily records during the day
  • Works with clients, staff, families, and community to implement client's treatment plans
  • Consistently implements behavior plans to reduce client's socially inappropriate behavior and promote appropriate social behaviors
  • Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical aggression and property destruction
  • Completes daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent in a timely manner
  • Follows Adapt for Life and Adaptive Community Support Services policies and procedures, including adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations
  • Submit all notes, progress reports, billing and other necessary documentation on time
  • Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise

Requirements

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

  • High School diploma, preferably some college
  • Registered Behavior Technician, or ability to be board certified within three months of hire
  • Applied Behavior Analysis, Medicaid, Waiver and Private Insurance experience preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with people at all levels of the organization
  • Strong leadership experience with great interpersonal and people skills
  • Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills and abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to develop programs that fit strategically with ACSS goals

Physical Requirements

  • Must be physically able to respond appropriately at all times when working directly with a patient
  • Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs
  • Must be able to react quickly to behavior outbursts in children and young adults
  • Must be able to effectively use 'response blocking' procedures to protect self and clients from injury at all times when working directly with the client
  • Must be able to utilize crisis management (e.g., manual restraint) procedures where/when needed or directed
  • Must be able to be on your feet a minimum of four hours per day

The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

By my signature, I acknowledge that I have read and understand this job description and its requirement and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job functions may be altered from time to time.

From Adapt for Life: Center for ABA Therapy and Autism's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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