$19 - $22.50/hr+ $500+ referral bonus + 4% 401(k) match
Entry
Wheaton, IL, USA
In PersonClinic-based role in Wheaton, Illinois.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required; college coursework in psychology, education, or a related field is preferred.
Candidates must be able to actively engage with children, including sitting on the floor, walking, and lifting up to 45 pounds.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Candidates should have real experience with children, such as babysitting, coaching, camps, classroom work, tutoring, or youth ministry.
Candidates should be able to stay calm and grounded when situations become difficult, value consistently supporting someone who needs it, take feedback constructively, and be curious about careers in ABA, behavioral health, child psychology, special education, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology.
Responsibilities
Work one-to-one with autistic children ages 2–12.
Implement therapy plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Provide consistent, supportive care across therapy sessions.
Practice assent-based, neuroaffirming care by following each child's lead, honoring boundaries, and building trust before developing skills.
Desired Qualifications
College coursework in psychology, education, or a related field.
📍 North Shore Pediatric Therapy — 1751 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189 💵 $19/hour to start. $22.50/hour once RBT certified (paid training) 🕒 Multiple schedules available — mornings and evenings, including Saturdays
This is an entry-level ABA therapy position at North Shore Pediatric Therapy. No prior clinical experience required. We're hiring for both full-time and part-time roles, and we will train you, pay for your RBT certification, and give you real mentorship from day one.
What we need is someone who is good with kids, stays calm when things get hard, and wants to build something — a career in behavioral health, child psychology, ABA, special education, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology.
What a Behavior Technician Does
As a Behavior Technician (BT) at North Shore Pediatric Therapy, you work 1:1 with autistic children ages 2–12. You implement therapy plans built by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and show up consistently, session after session, as a steady, supportive presence in each child's day.
You'll spend the vast majority of your day with kids. You'll be on your feet. You'll be engaged. You'll be the most consistent adult in some of these kids' days, and that matters more than most job descriptions will tell you.
What We Do Differently
At North Shore Pediatric Therapy, we practice assent-based, neuroaffirming care — which means we follow each child's lead, honor their boundaries, and build trust before we build skills. You'll work alongside occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and mental health professionals in a genuinely interdisciplinary environment.
Available Schedules
Full-Time:
Monday–Friday, Saturdays, 8am start
Full benefits package (see below)
Pay, Benefits & Growth
$19/hour to start
$22.50/hour upon RBT certification (within your first month — fully paid and supported)
Performance-based raises every 6 months
$500+ referral bonus when someone you refer gets hired
Free in-house CEUs for all team members
Clear growth tracks: BT → RBT → Lead RBT, or RBT → BCBA pathway with supervised hours and test prep support
Full-Time Benefits
The following apply to full-time team members:
Time Off — 22+ paid days in your first year:
13 accrued PTO days
7 paid holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day + 1/2 days on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve)
2 personal days
Health Benefits:
Medical insurance — Gracent covers 75% of the premium on average
Dental and vision insurance
Telemedicine for all employees
Basic life, AD&D, hospital indemnity, and disability insurance
5 tax-free spending accounts (FSA, HSA, dependent care, and more)
Retirement:
401(k) with 4% company match
Career & Growth:
$500+ referral bonus when someone you refer gets hired
$1,000+ scholarships for employees pursuing a Master's or PhD in a clinical field
Free in-house CEUs for all team members
BCBA supervision hours and test prep support for graduate students
Clear growth tracks: BT → RBT → Lead RBT or BCBA pathway
Who Thrives Here
You don't need a clinical resume. You need real experience with kids — babysitting, coaching, camps, classroom work, tutoring, youth ministry, etc.
You're a great fit for this behavior technician role if you:
Stay calm and grounded when things get hard
Find meaning in showing up consistently for someone who needs it
Can take feedback and use it without getting defensive
Are curious about careers in ABA, behavioral health, child psychology, special education, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology
Want a full-time job in Keller, Fort Worth, Southlake, or the surrounding DFW area with real benefits and room to grow
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required; college coursework in psychology, education, or a related field preferred
Able to actively engage with children — sitting on the floor, walking, lifting up to 45 lbs
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
We're hiring now for Behavior Technician positions in Wheaton, IL. We review every application and move quickly — apply today.
Gracent Pediatric Therapy | 1751 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189 Serving Wheaton, Naperville, Lisle, Glen Ellyn, Warrenville, Winfield, and the surrounding western suburbs