ABA Behavior Technician
About The Position
Lighthouse Autism Center is hiring a college graduate or career-minded individual for a meaningful role supporting children with autism. ABA Behavior Technicians build trust, understand each child's individual needs, and help children achieve milestones through personalized therapy. The position offers paid training and opportunities to progress through career levels, including potential advancement to RBT Trainer in 3 to 15 months. Lighthouse also offers clinical career paths, including support toward a master's degree and BCBA certification, as well as internal opportunities in departments such as Information Technology, Human Resources, Finance, Family Outreach, and Insurance. The role provides full-time, center-based therapy Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends. Technicians work one-on-one with children from 18 months through school age, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to implement customized therapy plans. Therapy takes place in a play-based and naturalistic environment, and technicians document learner progress and help children develop skills for educational and social settings.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Associate or bachelor's degree is highly preferred.
- Ability to lift or carry more than 50 pounds.
- Ability to sustain physical impact to the body, including being hit.
- Ability to run, crouch, squat, kneel for sustained periods, bend at the waist to touch knees or toes, and sit on the floor or a chair for long periods.
- Full range of motion in hands and arms.
- Ability to move quickly from standing to a seated or kneeling position without support.
- Ability to communicate expressively and receptively, verbally and in writing.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are preferred.
- Must undergo a background check and drug test at 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.
- Develop and implement customized therapy plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
- 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.
- Contribute to a supportive team environment that upholds Compassion, Trustworthiness, Courage, and Commitment.
Benefits
- Paid training, with additional training as employees progress through career levels.
- Career development opportunities, including potential support toward a master's degree and BCBA certification.
- Potential advancement to RBT Trainer in 3 to 15 months, with raises at each level.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Holidays.
- Parental leave.
- No contractual obligations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
