Location & Practice Overview

The position serves the greater Naperville, Illinois area through Total Spectrum, delivering ABA therapy in community and center environments.

Service Area Greater Naperville, IL
Care Sites Client homes, schools, and centers
Practice Type Home- and center-based ABA services
Provider Network Total Spectrum (LEARN Behavioral)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct one-on-one ABA therapy sessions using play-based methods under clinical supervision.
  • Follow individualized treatment plans and adjust session activities according to each client’s responses.
  • Maintain continuous visual and auditory awareness of assigned clients throughout sessions.
  • Record session data and progress notes according to required protocols.
  • Work alongside families and clinical team members during home, school, or center visits.

Physical requirements vary by client and may include sitting on the floor, stooping, standing, walking, running, and lifting or moving up to 35 pounds.

Qualifications & Requirements

This is an entry-level role open to candidates who meet basic age, education, eligibility, and transportation standards and can commit to a consistent weekly schedule.

Age & Education
Minimum age 18 by first day of employment; high school diploma or GED
Eligibility & Screening
Must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a background check
Transportation
Reliable transportation required; valid driver’s license and personal vehicle preferred
Schedule Commitment
Ability to work a consistent part-time weekly schedule within the posted hours
Preferred Experience
Prior work with children or coursework in psychology, education, special education, or related fields; English/Spanish bilingual ability is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation starts at $20 per hour starting pay, with higher rates based on experience. Part-time employees are eligible for sick leave.

  • $20 per hour starting pay, with higher rates based on experience
  • Sick leave eligibility for part-time staff
  • Eligibility to pursue Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Part-time
Available Days & Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Primary Need Typically 12:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Weekends Availability is a bonus

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Technicians support children, adolescents, and young adults with autism and special needs in the settings where they live, learn, and receive therapy.

Age Range 2–22 years
Primary Population Individuals with autism and related special needs
Session Format Individual sessions
Family Context Services provided in partnership with parents and caregivers

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical content of the role is contemporary, play-based applied behavior analysis aimed at building core adaptive skills.

Core Approach Play-based applied behavior analysis (ABA)
Communication Domain Expressive and receptive communication skill development
Social Domain Socialization and peer-related skill building
Adaptive Domain Self-help and daily living skill acquisition

Role Highlights

Distinctive features of this specific opening include multi-setting delivery and a defined entry-level advancement path.

  • Therapy delivered across home, school, and center locations rather than a single fixed site
  • Entry-level position with potential for promotion in as little as three months
  • Eligibility to earn Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification

About Total Spectrum

Total Spectrum provides evidence-based ABA therapy for children, teens, and young adults with autism. The organization is part of LEARN Behavioral and focuses on home- and center-based services.

Organization Type ABA therapy provider specializing in autism services
Network Part of LEARN Behavioral
Service Model Home- and center-based ABA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is previous ABA or RBT experience required?
No. The role is entry-level. Training in ABA is provided, and technicians become eligible to pursue RBT certification after hire.
Will I travel to different locations for sessions?
Yes. Sessions occur in client homes, schools, or centers in the greater Naperville area, so reliable transportation is required.
What physical activities are involved?
Depending on the client, you may sit on the floor, stoop, stand, walk, run, or lift and move up to 35 pounds while providing continuous supervision.
How soon is promotion possible?
The posting states potential for promotion in as little as three months once core ABA skills are learned.
Are weekend hours mandatory?
No. Weekend availability is described as a bonus. The main scheduling need is weekday afternoons and early evenings.
What age groups will I work with?
Clients range from age 2 to 22. Assignments may include young children, school-age students, teens, or young adults.

Behavior Technician (ABA) in Naperville, IL

Total Spectrum is hiring part-time Behavior Technicians in the greater Naperville, Illinois area to deliver one-on-one, play-based ABA therapy. Sessions take place in client homes, schools, or centers, primarily between 12:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on weekdays, with availability needed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Starting pay is $20 per hour, with higher rates based on experience; part-time staff receive sick leave eligibility and may pursue RBT certification. Candidates must be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or GED, have reliable transportation, pass a background check, and maintain a consistent weekly schedule. Preferred qualifications include prior childcare experience or related coursework and bilingual English/Spanish skills. The role supports clients ages 2–22 with autism and special needs and offers potential for promotion within three months. Total Spectrum, part of LEARN Behavioral, focuses on home- and center-based ABA services. This entry-level position suits applicants seeking direct client work across multiple community settings.

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