Start Your Career as a
Behavior Technician
Love kids. Lead with inclusion.
need to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Learn About RBT Roles
- No experience required
- Paid training provided
- Full-time and part-time roles
- Accelerated onboarding and growth path for certified RBTs
Learn More About RBT Roles
Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide one-on-one, play-based
therapy that helps children build communication, social, and daily living skills
in our clinic environment designed with school readiness in mind.
Build communication skills
Support social development
Teach independence
Create meaningful progress
How You Become an RBT
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of our behavioral therapists pass their exam when they follow our test prep plan.
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of our behavioral therapists feel our training experience gave them clarity and confidence in their role after day 1!
What Makes Training at The Place Different
Cohort-Based Training
Training That Connects to Real Clinical Work
A Structured Certification Roadmap
Built-In Exam Preparation
Start a Career That Makes an Impact
Join a team that invests in your growth, supports your development, and
helps you build a meaningful career in ABA therapy.
The Place to Make a Difference
Our team empowers children with autism and their families to experience life to the fullest. Every day, our Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) look forward to mornings filled with smiles from kids and coworkers, a calm and supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to help children reach milestones. If you want to change lives in real, meaningful ways, we want to talk with you.
In a recent survey, respondents stated that the following are either always true or often true.
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My work has special meaning: this is not “just a job.”
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When I look at what we accomplish, I feel a sense of pride.
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I feel I make a difference here.
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People celebrate special events around here.
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The Place for Growth
Great workplaces start with great leaders. That’s why one of our core values is nurturing employee development. At The Place for Children with Autism, we offer paths for advancement both at the clinical level and in company operations through on-the-job training, university partnership programs and internal promotions.
Our team is energized by the chance to advance to BCBA level or leadership roles, explore new responsibilities, mentor colleagues, and continue their education. Just bring your passion and eagerness to learn, and we’ll bring you opportunities.
Student Behavior Analyst Program
Are you a behavior technician working to become a BCBA? Our Student Behavior Analyst program helps qualified candidates meet supervised fieldwork requirements while gaining valuable hands-on experience. You’ll be mentored by our top BCBA supervisors, who are recognized for fostering an open, supportive environment with regular check-ins, meaningful recognition, and thoughtful reinforcement.
Perks include a guaranteed 40-hour work week, in-house programming and resources, tuition reimbursement, and more!
The Place to Be Valued
We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging, where our employees are supported, informed, valued, and empowered. With small caseloads, competitive compensation and benefits, and supportive leadership, The Place is an environment where both clients and employees can thrive.
In our most recent survey, staff reported the following:
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Feel supported, valued, and encouraged by their supervisors.
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Say their supervisors speak positively about peers and colleagues, reinforcing a culture of respect.
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Receive timely support from their supervisors, ensuring issues are addressed proactively.
Every day, our team makes a difference for clients and each other. If you’re ready to grow your career, we provide the foundation of service, teamwork, and leadership excellence to help you succeed.
See Why Passionate Clinicians Choose The Place
We invest in the growth of our RBTs and BCBAs. Submit the form below to learn more about our job opportunities & benefits!
Perks & Benefits
The Place for Children with Autism offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
Disability (short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance)
Parental leave
401 (k) plan with company matching
Commuter benefits
Dependent Spending AccountMonthly health and wellness credit
Training and support for career advancement certifications (RBT, BCBA, CPR, etc.)
Continuing education stipend (position specific)
Quarterly bonus plan (position specific)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Voices
I love to watch the progress of my kids and to teach those new (or not new) to the ABA field. It is so gratifying to know that we are helping so many families and kids of all backgrounds. When I hear that one of my kids is excelling at school or home, it puts a smile on my face! When I see the work that my Behavior Technicians put into their sessions, on good days or bad days, it lets me know that our work is so worth doing.
I love my job because these kids are everything. It’s something new every day, so I never get bored. My favorite part of the job is to see how the kids problem solve. At times I look at them and think I would have never thought to do that that way. Also, South Chicago staff is like a family to me!
I love my job because it is extremely rewarding. I love being able to positively change lives, be a role model, and build relationships with clients, families, and staff!
I really enjoy looking back and seeing how much progress each kid has made from the time they started with us to the time they transition out. However, my favorite part of the job is running group parent training. I love being able to teach families while they get to share their own stories with each other. It’s not only a teaching opportunity for them, but also a time they can get to know and support each other.
love when I see client progress and when parents discuss the progress and change they see in the child.
Ready to change lives?
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