Direct Support Professional; Entry-Level Behavior Therapist - Westmont, IL

Position: Direct Support Professional (Entry-Level) Behavior Therapist - Westmont, IL

Child Autism Behavior Therapist (Entry Level)

• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, daytime hours (8am-5pm)
  * May volunteer for an occasional Saturday based on patient needs
• Position is full-time
• Hiring Immediately:
  We respond quickly to applications, so please be ready for a call or email to schedule your interview
• Experience that’s a PLUS (but not required):
  Childcare: nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, tutor. Mental Health Roles: QMHP, behavioral health technicians. Camp Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Caregivers, Life Skill Assistants

Pay (determined by education and ABA experience)

• High School/Associate’s Degree: $16.60 – $23.50 per hour
• Bachelor’s Degree: $17.50 – $27.00 per hour
• Master’s Degree: $19.00 – $28.00 per hour
• Fun Fact:
  You will receive your first raise after obtaining your RBT certification! Most new hires complete this in about three weeks.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Work one-on-one with children aged 18 months to 8 years using play-based ABA therapy
• Follow personalized treatment plans, collect simple data, and communicate with your team
• Help kids learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands‑on activities
• Stay active during sessions, moving constantly to stay engaged with children
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe therapy space
• Be part of a supportive, mission‑driven team that celebrates progress and growth

Make a Difference Every Day:
Action Behavior Centers hires caring people to help children with Autism learn and grow, providing full training and covering the cost of your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certificate. Our ABA therapy builds communication, social, and independent skills and as a Behavior Therapist, you play a meaningful part in each child’s progress.

Be Ready to Hear From Us:
We respond to applications quickly, often within 24 hours. Please keep your phone nearby and check your email so we can schedule your interview as soon as possible.

Job Requirements:

• Lift up to 30lbs
• Sit, stand, crouch, squat, and move quickly with young children
• Get on and off the floor frequently
• Maintain an active pace throughout the day
• Keep therapy spaces clean, organized, and safe
• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire
• Commitment to ABC’s core value of team; may occasionally help support a nearby sister clinic if that center is experiencing a need for coverage

Why Candidates Choose ABC

• Guaranteed full time hours
• Paid training and fully covered RBT certification
• Raises every 6 months with clear goals
• Health insurance covered at 90 percent
• Free lunch every Friday
• Door Dash Dash Pass and Calm app provided
• Paid time off: 10 holidays, 10 PTO days, 2 flex days
• Student loan repayment support
• A team‑focused, supportive, fun work environment

ABC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA). We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Don’t just take our word for it! See what others have to say about working at Action Behavior Centers
:

ABC is such an amazing place to hone your behavior analytic skills as a BCBA because you have such a small team of patients.

I would absolutely recommend working at ABC to a friend. It is so amazing to actually work for a company that I can feel truly cares about their employees.

I would love to stay at ABC as a BCBA forever. They’ve definitely built a company that I want to be with for the future of my career.

Teaching skills to change lives – not labels

As a BCBA at Action Behavior, you play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of the children we serve. Your expertise and dedication ensure that we fulfill our promises to our families:

We promise to celebrate your child’s individuality We promise to help your child reach milestone moments We promise to advocate for your child in everything we do We promise to honor your family’s dynamics and values Your journey is just beginning

At Action Behavior, we support your continued learning and career growth as a BCBA through our best‑in‑class professional curriculum, education, and skill‑enhancement opportunities. Nourishing excellence is essential for helping our teammates grow!

Our training is built on three core principles:

• Helping teammates learn the basics of ABA therapy

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