Location:
Child Study Center
Department:
Autism Services
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
40
Summary:
Start a hands-on career in Applied Behavior Analysis with Cook Children's. This full-time Program Specialist I role serves as primary caregiver for patients in our ABA programs (Behavior Disorders Clinic and Autism Services), delivering therapy protocols under BCBA direction, maintaining a safe environment, and helping manage challenging behaviors. You'll also take part in data collection, training, and close collaboration with the treatment team.
Certification is not required to start — RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification is provided within your first 6 months, with training and fees covered. Experience in ABA therapy, special education, or working with children with behavioral or developmental needs is strongly preferred.
Education/Experience:
- High school Diploma. Experience in ABA therapy settings or special education settings is strongly preferred. Pediatric experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
- Heartsaver CPR and CSC SCM training must be completed within 60 days of start date.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification is required within 6 months of start date (training and fees provided by the department).
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About Us:
Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
