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Registered Behavior Therapist (RBT)

Little Friends logoLittle Friends$20–$23.50/hrWarrenville, ILPart timePosted 5d ago

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About the job

The Little Friends Center for Autism is looking to hire a part-time Registered Behavior Therapist (RBT) to join their team on weekdays.

Hours

Day time hours (approximately)

Some flexibility may be available

Compensation

$20 per hour without bachelor’s degree or RBT licensure

Up to $23.50 upon getting RBT

Accountability

Reports directly to Clinical Director.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing individual applied behavior analysis skill acquisition services to clients with autism spectrum disorder and other language delays, including:

  • Assist with Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (Ablls-R) for assigned children based on BCBA direction.
  • Implement programs based on the program designed by the BCBA.
  • Update and maintain client’s program book in an orderly fashion on a weekly basis.
  • Collaborate with other clinicians at LFCA.
  • Meet with parents at the end of session to update them and give them suggestions for home.
  • Attend team and staff meetings as assigned
  • Report data on goals and objectives to BCBA as requested to meet insurance requirements.
  • Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients
  • Fill out code encounter form each session
  • Write SOAP notes after each session.
  • Must act in a professional manner which reflects positively on herself or himself and Little Friends / Little Friends Center for Autism.

Requirements

  • Must have a minimum of a high school diploma; bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social services or related degree in progress or completed preferred.
  • Experience with ABA therapy, Developmental Disabilities and Autism.
  • Must have a Registered Behavior Technician certificate or proof of completion of registered behavior technician 40-hour course.
  • Agree to take the RBT test within 180 days of completing classes which is required by the BACB.
  • Must evidence ability to make sound judgments, and must be able to implement treatment plans, and take written data accurately under the direction of a Board-Certified Behavior Analysis.
  • Little Friends, Inc. conducts background checks on all hired employees per applicable law. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all background checks.

From Little Friends's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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