ABA Behavior Technician

Lighthouse Autism Center•Asheboro, NC

15d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Lighthouse Autism Center is seeking career-minded, compassionate individuals to provide ABA therapy and support children’s growth and development. The role involves building trust, understanding each child’s needs, and celebrating their progress. The center offers paid training and opportunities for professional advancement, including clinical career paths and internal opportunities in departments such as Information Technology, Human Resources, Finance, Family Outreach, and Insurance. Employees may advance to RBT Trainer in 3 to 15 months, with raises at each career level. This is a full-time, center-based position working Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends and no contractual obligations. The technician provides one-on-one therapy to children from 18 months through school age, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team on individualized therapy plans, uses play-based and naturalistic approaches, supports children’s educational and social progress, and documents development. Lighthouse emphasizes a supportive team environment guided by Compassion, Trustworthiness, Courage, and Commitment.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
Ability to lift and carry more than 50 pounds.
Ability to sustain impacts to the body, such as being hit.
Ability to run, crouch, squat, and kneel for sustained periods.
Ability to bend at the waist to touch knees and/or toes.
Full range of motion in hands and arms.
Ability to sit on the floor and in a chair for long periods.
Ability to move quickly from standing to seated or kneeling positions without support.
Ability to communicate expressively and receptively, both verbally and in writing.
Candidates will undergo a background check and drug test at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Deliver one-on-one ABA therapy to children ranging from 18 months to school age.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement customized therapy plans.
Use advanced techniques in a play-based and naturalistic therapy environment.
Help children succeed in educational and social settings and prepare for transitions.
Document and track each child’s progress as part of their therapy program.
Contribute to a supportive team environment and uphold Lighthouse’s values of Compassion, Trustworthiness, Courage, and Commitment.

Benefits

Paid training, with additional training as employees progress through career levels.
Career development opportunities, including clinical career paths and internal opportunities in other departments.
Raises at each career level, with the opportunity to advance to RBT Trainer in 3 to 15 months.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Three weeks of paid time off.
Holidays.
Parental leave.
No contractual obligations.