Total Spectrum
Posted 2w ago

Behavior Technician

Total Spectrum
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$20-$22/hrFieldFull Time, Part Time
Responsibilities
  • providing therapy
  • tracking progress
  • following treatment plans
Requirements
  • No prior experience required
  • Paid ABA training provided. Requires age 18+
  • U.S. work authorization
  • Background check
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Reliable transportation, and RBT credential where applicable
Technical tools mentioned
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Fidelity InvestmentsOptum EAP

Job description

Make a real impact—and get rewarded for it. 

 

No prior experience required—paid training provided. 

 

As a Behavior Technician, you’ll work one-on-one with children with autism, using ABA therapy and play to build communication, confidence, and independence.  

 

Apply today! Most candidates hear back within 24 hours. 

 

Pay & Perks 

  • Competitive hourly rate: $20 and up based on ABA experience/training.
  • Grubhub+ membership (aka FREE delivery 🍔) 
  • Paid training in ABA therapy, ongoing support from a collaborative team, and real opportunities to grow both professionally and personally

Time Off & Flexibility 

  • Up to 15 days of PTO for full-time employees after 90 days 🏖️ 
  • Sick leave available for part-time employees 

Growth & Future You 

  • Promotion opportunities in as little as 3 months 
  • Student loan support programs 🎓 
  • Career goals support—we’ll help you plan what’s next 

Benefits For Part-Time Employees 

  • Medical Plans (Choice of Two Fixed Indemnity Options) 
    • First-dollar benefits for office visits, diagnostic X-rays, lab work, hospital stays, and more 
    • No deductibles, copays, or pre-existing condition exclusions 
    • Rx drug discounts and National PPO Network Telehealth options 
    • 24/7 access to doctors by phone, web, or mobile app 
  • Dental Coverage: Pays up to $1,000 annual benefit 
  • Vision Coverage: Exams, lenses, frames, and contacts 
  • Short-Term Disability: Pays a weekly benefit of $150 
  • Life/AD&D Insurance: $20,000 policy amount 

Benefits For All Employees 

  • 401(k) through Fidelity Investments 
  • Employee Assistance Program (Optum EAP) 
  • Student Loan Assistance Program (Summer) 
  • Access to employee discount programs 
  • At least 18 years old on your first day of employment 
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. 
  • Ability to pass a background check 
  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • Reliable transportation

State-Specific RBT Requirements: In states requiring RBT certification, candidates must obtain and maintain an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential prior to working with clients. Failure to do so may result in delayed assignment or termination of employment.

  • RBT required before working with clients (no grace period): Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, North Carolina
  • RBT required within 90 days of hire: Northern California, Maryland, New Mexico, Virginia
  • RBT required for candidates without a bachelor’s degree: Massachusetts, New Hampshire
  • Provide one-on-one ABA therapy that helps children learn, grow, and gain independence 
  • Track progress and follow personalized treatment plans 
  • Collaborate with a supportive team aligned with Total Spectrum's values 
  • Build a strong foundation for careers in behavior analysis and related fields 
  • Create positive, lasting change for children and families 

Physical requirements vary based on specific client assignments. You are expected to be able to complete all physical requirements of the position either with or without a reasonable accommodation. This role may require you to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds and move quickly in response to client needs. This role requires the ability to frequently change physical positions throughout the day, including walking, sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crouching, crawling, and occasionally running. This role requires you to maintain continuous visual supervision and auditory awareness of clients to support a safe environment.

 

Total Spectrum is part of LEARN Behavioral, a network of ABA providers committed to nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs nationwide. 

 

LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

About Total Spectrum

Private ABA therapy provider serving children, teens, and young adults with autism in the Midwest.

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