JOB TITLE: Applied Behavior Analysis Apprentice
POSITION TYPE: Both part-time and full-time opportunities available
POSITION LOCATION: Bloomington Service Center, 202 St. Joseph Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704
POSITION SCHEDULE: Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Position Overview
Ready to turn your graduate-level ABA training into real clinical experience? Designed for students actively pursuing their BCBA, this apprenticeship provides supervised practice, hands-on learning, and a supportive environment where your skills (and your confidence) can take root!
The ABA Apprentice supports Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) by providing direct and indirect services within the Applied Behavior Analysis department. Under the supervision of a BCBA, the Apprentice assists with treatment, evaluation, supervision, and parent training to address behavior challenges and skill development in children.
This apprenticeship provides structured, hands-on experience designed to build clinical competence and gradually increase independence while accruing supervision hours toward Board Certification in Behavior Analysis.
Apprentices also function in a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) capacity and are required to maintain a minimum saturation level of 60% combined RBT Direct and BCBA Billable Hours weekly. RBT Competencies must be met before beginning Apprentice Competencies.
Education/Experience Requirements
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Be enrolled in their final year (12 months from the estimated graduation date) of a Verified Course Sequence at the graduate level for education in Applied Behavior Analysis.
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Maintain passing grades in all ABA coursework.
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A minimum of one year of proven successful experience in the area of pediatric behavior therapy, preferred.
Our ABA Program
Our Applied Behavior Analysis program helps children with autism and developmental differences build meaningful skills through play, connection, and scientifically validated strategies. BCBAs collaborate with families and interdisciplinary therapy teams to develop individualized treatment plans that promote communication, social, and daily living skills.
Easterseals Central Illinois is recognized with the highest level of accreditation from the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) for excellence in Autism Services and Applied Behavior Analysis. This distinction reflects our commitment to clinical quality, ethical standards, and measurable outcomes for the children and families we serve.
In this role, you will have opportunities to work in:
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Outpatient Pediatric ABA Therapy: Provide direct and consultative ABA services tailored to each child’s goals.
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Community and Home Settings: Support skill generalization by delivering therapy in natural environments.
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Family Coaching and Collaboration: Empower families through training and education to reinforce progress at home.
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Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration: Partner with Occupational, Physical, Speech, and Feeding Therapists for coordinated, holistic care.
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation for this position is an hourly rate of $18.75 or an annualized salary of $39,000. Compensation may be structured as either an hourly rate or a salary, depending on the full-time status.
Compensation is just one component of the total rewards package offered for this role. Easterseals Central Illinois offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members:
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Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
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Paid Holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving
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Paid Holiday break from Christmas Eve through New Years Day
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Event Days: Earn additional PTO hours if you volunteer with us
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Comprehensive Group Health Insurance
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
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Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
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Life Insurance: Both Employer Paid and Employee Paid options available
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401(K) with employer match
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Professional Development & CEU Allowance
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Easterseals qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
All benefits are subject to eligibility, terms, and plan guidelines.
Job Functions:
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Provides direct ABA therapy to clients in the capacity of an RBT.
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Develops individualized treatment plans that are accountable, measurable, and result in meaningful changes.
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Engages in quality assurance activities as directed by the Supervising BCBAs which includes the supervision of clients and staff in direct sessions, writing and updating treatment programs that match recommendations based on evaluations.
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Conducts Parent Training to assist parents in implementing programming and behavior reduction goals.
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Completes required clinical initial and re-evaluations as needed or on a minimum of 6-month basis.
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Completes all evaluations, treatment progress notes, discharge summaries, and all other required documentation in accordance with the Easterseals Documentation Policies.
Marginal Responsibilities:
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If directed, participates in onboarding, initial and ongoing training for BTs.
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Provides adequate and appropriate training and supervision to RBTs for specific clients in accordance with all applicable laws, standards, and regulations.
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Develops and presents community education and/or training as needed.
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Other duties as assigned.
Competency Requirements
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Ensures client and family confidentiality by complying with Easterseals policy and procedure, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act) requirements, and any other privacy requirements as may be specified by referral sources, funders, or other licensing and regulatory entities.
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Be familiar with the current fieldwork experience and supervision requirements outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
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Demonstrated experience with families who have children with developmental delays/disabilities, preferred.
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Advanced knowledge and skill necessary to independently provide evaluations and treatment plans related to credentialed/licensed field of practice.
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Ability to oversee and direct team members’ case assignments and provide timely performance-related feedback.
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Working knowledge of personal computers and software (MS Office Suite).
Mental Requirements:
The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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Requires alertness to respond to audio and visual cues from clients, other staff members, the environment, and standard office machines and equipment.
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Ability to calmly handle and intervene as necessary during behavioral and health-related incidents.
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Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and schedules.
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Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, standing for up to 6-8 hours a day.
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Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients.
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Ability to utilize a computer, telephone, tablet, and copy machine.
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Frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
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Ability to physically implement behavior management strategies, including responding to physically aggressive behavior.
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Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff, and others in the workplace continuously.
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Ability to drive to all Easterseals centers and service sites within a 100-mile radius, as needed.
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Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to 50 lbs.
Work Environment
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Routinely works in office environments with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature.
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Community settings for meetings and direct service activities.
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Client homes for direct service activities.
Easterseals Central Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Easterseals is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, call 309.686.1177.
