Autism Behavior Technician

Behavioral Health Works • Dearborn, MI

6d

About The Position

Illuminate is seeking energetic Behavior Technicians/RBTs to provide personalized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Working with BCBAs, supervisors, and families, the technician helps children build communication, social, play, and everyday life skills in a supportive, growth-focused environment. Services are provided in clients’ homes and communities, and the role requires travel between assigned client locations. This is a part-time position averaging 10–15 hours per week, with availability across multiple days and times, including daytime, after-school, and evening sessions as assigned.

Requirements

• Recent experience working with children and/or individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must maintain open and flexible availability across multiple days and times throughout the week, including daytime, after-school, and evening sessions as assigned.
• Personal and reliable transportation and comfort driving to client homes.
• Access to and ability to use a smartphone or similar internet-connected device capable of capturing client session data.
• Must be comfortable providing in-home services.
• Ability to remain active throughout the day, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, and frequently transitioning between floor and standing.
• Ability to lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., as required by assigned cases.
• Bring energy, patience, and professionalism while working with children.
• At least 6 months of recent experience in a relevant role supporting children and/or individuals with developmental disabilities is encouraged.
• College coursework or a degree in a related field is encouraged.

Nice To Haves

• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification is preferred.
• Experience as a Behavior Technician, RBT, Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide, Special Education Aide, Direct Support Professional, Caregiver, Respite Worker, Youth Coach, Preschool Teacher, Teacher's Assistant, Childcare Provider, Nanny, Babysitter, Camp Counselor, Tutor, Substitute Teacher, Behavioral Health Technician, Interventionist, Social Services Worker, Foster Care Worker, Qualified Mental Health Professional, Autism Advocate, Mental Health Advocate, After-School Program Staff, or Childcare Volunteer.
• Currently pursuing or having completed college coursework or a degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Child Development, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community-based ABA therapy.
• Teach communication, social, play, and everyday life skills using ABA therapy.
• Track client progress during sessions.
• Implement behavior support plans and actively engage with children.
• Help ensure client safety by responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Complete documentation and capture client session data using an electronic device.
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $18.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Voluntary benefits for part-time employees, including dental, vision, identity protection, pet insurance, legal services, chiropractic care, voluntary life insurance, and AFLAC supplemental insurance programs.
• Generous paid time off for part-time and full-time employees.
• Company-observed holidays as non-working days.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible schedules.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed