Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Chicago, ILFull-time$23–26/hrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today
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Job overview
The Registered Behavior Technician provides individualized ABA therapy to a client under BCBA supervision. The role implements treatment plans, tracks progress, and supports skill development, communication, independence, and social skills. The position is in person in Chicago, with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule. Candidates must hold current RBT certification, understand HIPAA and confidentiality practices, and pass a background check; experience with children or individuals with special needs is preferred.
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Full job description
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Company: Rooted in Reinforcement, a Finni Health company Job Type: Full-time Schedule: M-F 10:30am-4:30pm Location: In-person – Chicago, Illinois Pay: $23-26 per hour Are you passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential and ready to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our growing team! This position involves working one-on-one with a client to support skill development, communication, and independence using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles. About the Role As an RBT, you will provide individualized ABA therapy under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). You’ll work closely with clients to implement treatment plans, track progress, and support the development of essential life, communication, and social skills in a structured and encouraging environment. Key Responsibilities
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Implement individualized ABA treatment plans under BCBA supervision
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Collect and record accurate session data
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Support skill development and behavior-reduction goals
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Maintain professionalism and positive rapport with clients and families
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Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities related to ABA and special education
Qualifications
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Current RBT Certification (required)
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Previous experience working with children or individuals with special needs (preferred)
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Experience with data collection and familiarity with ABA terminology (preferred)
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Understanding of HIPAA regulations and confidentiality practices (required)
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Experience with behavior management strategies and applied behavior analysis techniques (preferred)
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A background in special education, psychology, or a related field (beneficial)
What We Offer
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Supervision toward BCBA/BCaBA certification
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Consistent daytime schedule (Monday–Friday)
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Career growth opportunities within a supportive organization
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Ongoing training and supervision by experienced BCBAs
Background Check
All candidates must pass a background check. Employment offers are contingent upon successful screening results to ensure the safety of the children and families we serve.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,210 open Behavior Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$23–26/hr
- Illinois median$19–22/hr21 hourly ranges
- US median$22–25/hr1,000 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $24.50/hr, is 20% above the Illinois median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the top quarter of Behavior Technician hourly ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 21 open Behavior Technician jobs in Illinois and 1,210 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
- Select Medical8 open
- BrightSpring Health Services6 open
- Amergis5 open
- Experience
- Behavior Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (157 postings).
- Education
- 24 of the 1,210 open Behavior Technician jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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