Behavior Therapist

Make a Meaningful Impact—Join Our Team as a Behavior Therapist!

Are you passionate about empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavior Therapist to help transform lives through directly engaging & interacting with the people we serve, to create personalized, evidence-based ABA programs.

In this vital role, you will design, implement, and oversee individualized behavior enrichment programs using strategies such as functional assessments, skill assessments, and behavior skills training.  Your work will help the people we serve thrive and reach their fullest potential.

This position offers the opportunity to earn supervised experience hours applicable toward BCBA certification. If you are passionate about working in a collaborative, supportive environment and are committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, we invite you to join Team Aspire. 

Position Summary:

The Behavior Therapist responsibilities include providing clinical support services to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This is accomplished by collaborating with people and their support teams to provide behavior therapy assessments, create individual behavior support/enrichment plans, consult with and provide training for team members, and promoting skills for healthy relationships that help people thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee person-centered behavior plans targeting socially meaningful goals.
• Conduct functional analyses to identify the root causes of challenging behaviors.
• Perform skill assessments and use data to guide effective interventions.
• Ensure informed consent and compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
• Monitor progress and communicate outcomes with individuals and their support teams.
• Train and coach support teams and caregivers on plan implementation and safety protocols.
• Participate in supervision, team initiatives, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and billing according to DHS and Aspire standards. 

Reporting to this Position: None

• Bachelor’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, special education, social work, or related field.
• Level 2 Behavior Therapist certification from Illinois Department of Human Services.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record systems.
• Ability to maintain confidential records and interpret professional documentation.

Preferred

Advanced experience in behavior therapy beyond certification requirements. 

Full-Time Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid time off and 13 Paid Holidays
• 403(B) Retirement Savings Plan with matching contribution
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE and strict safety protocols

 Ready to join us? Apply today and help us create lasting change!

About Aspire

Founded in 1960, Aspire is a leader in providing pioneering services for adults with developmental disabilities in the Chicago area and beyond. We are committed to fostering a supportive, innovative workplace guided by our POWER values.

Aspire is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Aspire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities so that an applicant may complete the essential functions of a position. The essential functions of positions are outlined in a position’s job description. To request an accommodation or if you have a question regarding what the essential functions of a position are please contact the People Team at 708.455.7224.