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Behavioral Therapist
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Do you love making a difference in children’s lives? Are you patient and compassionate? Are you motivated to learn and grow with a young company who is supportive of their employees? Then Unlocking Abilities Behavior and Learning (UABL) may be a good fit for you!

UABL is looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals to join our team. No previous ABA experience is required, but a passion for working with children with special needs is a must! As a BT/RBT you will have the opportunity to support children and be a key contributor to their progress in obtaining valuable social, communication, and daily living skills. We will provide training in Applied Behavioral Analysis and ensure that you have the support that you need to be successful.

About Us:

UABL is a young company that was recently founded by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Our goal is to assist each child in reaching their full potential by implementing the evidenced-based principles and practices ABA. We offer effective and intensive one-on-one therapy to children who have been diagnosed with Autism, developmental disorders, and behavioral disorders.

Role:

The BT/RBT will provide individualized treatment to children, ages 2 to 14, who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or various other developmental disabilities. Treatment will be based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. BT/RBTs will implement learning programs designed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), under the direct supervision of the BCBA. In addition, BTs/RBTs are also responsible for collecting data on target behaviors, incorporating parent collaboration into sessions, and meeting with supervisors regularly.

Autism Learning Center Hours

Part Time (under 30 hours) and Full Time (30 - 39 hours) positions are available.
Day programs run Monday - Friday, 8:15am to 3:45pm, based on client need.
Afternoon programs run Monday - Friday, 1:30 to 6:30pm, based on client need.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Implementing individualized treatment plans as written and directed by the BCBA with children ages 2 to 14.
Implementing behavior intervention programming.
Collecting data to monitor the progress.
Attending scheduled trainings and team meetings.
Providing documentation on client progress including, but not limited to, detailed clinical notes for each session.
Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and written, with clients, families, and colleagues.
Reliably maintaining professional decorum with members of the team and the client’s family.
Adhering to all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, confidentiality and mandated reporting standards as set by the UABL clinical team.
Uphold best practices, and the mission of UABL as outlined in the staff handbook.

Requirements:

High School Diploma
CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to complete training requirements in the first month of employment.
40-hour RBT online training completion, or ability to complete the training prior to working independently with clients.
Have successful background check, clean driving record, and verified reference checks.
Have reliable means of transportation, a valid driver's license, and insurance.
Previous experience working with children
Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population of children and families.
Have the ability to remain calm and neutral in challenging situations with clients.
Have the ability to stand and stay on their feet for prolonged periods of time and bend, kneel, crouch, and lift weight of up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Experience:

Previous ABA therapy experience.
Previous experience working with children with special needs

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
(BCBA)

"If they can't learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn," - Ivar O. Lovaas

Calling all BCBAs; this is the sign you've been looking for! Help us change kiddos' lives one step at a time. Our Autism Learning Center in the heart of Morris, IL, is growing, and we want to add a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst to our team. Our forecasted start date is within 60 days of hire, pending insurance credentialing.

Our dream BCBA (or soon-to-be BCBA!) is a passionate and energetic guru who creates tailor-made programming for our clients and cultivates an incredible mentoring relationship with our RBTs. Our BCBA actively communicates openly with our client's entire team - from RBTs to parents, SLPs, to the company's CEO.

Who you are:

Passionate about cultivating the confidence of everyone around you
A chaos coordinator who places integrity first
Energetic & silly - you click with kids
Dedicated to your craft
Bursting with ideas
When you notice great things happening, you say something!

What you’ll bring:

A Masters degree in ABA / BCBA certificate program with an exam test date OR Board Certification through he BACB
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Sincere interest in learning and implementing ABA
Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
Passion for working with children with special needs

What you’ll do:

Assess incoming clients for treatment using various assessment tools such as VB-MAPP, Vineland, PEAK, SRS-2, ABLLS-R
Maintain a caseload of 6 - 8 clients and 25 - 28 billable hours per week
Develop individualized therapeutic programs to address client goals
Support RBT’s via mentorship and training for the kiddos on their caseload
Providing supervision for 5-10% of the RBT’s supervision hours
Coordination of care with other professionals and disciplines

Who we are:

UABL is a young company founded by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Our goal is to assist each child in reaching their full potential by implementing the evidence-based principles and practices of ABA. We offer practical and intensive one-on-one therapy to children who have been diagnosed with Autism, developmental disorders, and behavioral disorders. Our learning center currently serves clients between 4 and 8 years old.

Perks to working with us:

An incredible work atmosphere
Early access to leadership roles in a fast growing company
Flexible scheduling options: after school, day shift, M-F work week, choose your hours!
$65 to $85 per hour
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid time off

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Speech - Language Pathologist
(SLP)

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"It takes a special person to hear what a child cannot say."

This is the sign you’ve been looking for: help us empower children to find their voice.

Our Autism Learning Center is growing, and we are looking to add a Speech Language Pathologist to our team. This will begin as a part-time position with the ability to grow into a full-time role.

At Unlocking Abilities Behavior and Learning, our dream Speech Language Pathologist is a passionate and energetic guru who works 1:1 with kiddos between 2 and 10 years old. Unlocking Abilities fosters a fun, collaborative environment where all our staff members are free to be themselves, ask questions, and experience the support of a synergistic team. Our forecasted start date is within 60 days of hire, pending insurance credentialing. We do have the opportunity for hours before the official start date.

Who you are:

Passionate word wizard who places integrity first
Energetic & silly — you click withkids
Dedicated to your craft
Bursting with ideas

What you’ll bring:

Master’s Degree in speech-language pathology/communicative disorders or equivalent from an accredited college or university
Current Illinois license as a Speech Language Pathologist
ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence
Pediatric outpatient experience working with children 0-18 years old
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Sincere interest in learning and implementing Speech Therapy
Passion for working with children with special needs

What you’ll do:

Complete the assessment process for kiddos, including conducting the assessment, analyzing, interpreting, and documenting the results.
Foster clients’ social skills using interactive and play-based therapy techniques
Create and implement individual/group therapy according to individual needs and goals.
Lead family education and training to assist in generalizing the kiddo’s skills in their everyday living environments.
Collaborate with the client’s team (BCBAs, RBTs, etc.) before, during, or after sessions to reach therapeutic goals.
10 - 15 hour weekly caseload to begin, with the potential to grow into a full-time position

Who we are:

UABL is a young company recently founded by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. We aim to assist each child in reaching their full potential by implementing the evidence-based principles and practices of ABA. We offer effective and intensive one-on-one therapy to children diagnosed with Autism, developmental disorders, and behavioral disorders.

Perks to working with us:

Early access to leadership roles in a fast-growing company
An incredible work atmosphere
Flexible scheduling options

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Behavioral Therapist (RBT/BT)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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Behavioral Therapist
(RBT/BT)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
(BCBA)

Speech - Language Pathologist
(SLP)