Direct Support Professional (RBT) - Afternoon Part Time
About The Position
Lighthouse Autism Center is hiring a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to provide center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism, ages 18 months through school age. The position involves working one-on-one with children, implementing individualized therapy plans with clinicians and behavior analysts, and supporting children as they develop skills for educational and social settings and prepare for transition to a traditional school environment. Therapy is play-based and naturalistic, with progress tracked and documented for each child. The role includes paid training toward RBT certification and additional training as employees progress through career levels. The company offers opportunities for advancement, including progression from Trainee to Senior RBT, and tuition reimbursement toward master's-level education in a needed field. This is a part-time position, Monday through Friday, 12:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., for 20 hours per week. A background check and drug test are conducted at hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; a college degree is preferred but not required.
- Passion for working with children with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
- Eagerness to contribute to a caring, team-oriented company culture.
- Commitment to show up consistently and support a learner's progress.
- Ability to lift or carry more than 50 pounds.
- Ability to sustain physical impact 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 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 without support.
- Ability to communicate expressively and receptively, verbally and in writing.
- Background check and drug test at time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- College degree.
Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one with children ages 18 months to school age to provide center-based ABA therapy.
- Collaborate with clinicians and behavior analysts to implement individualized therapy plans.
- Provide play-based and naturalistic therapy.
- Help children progress in educational and social settings and prepare for transition to a traditional school setting.
- Track and document each child's progress while implementing therapy programs.
- Support children with autism and their families as part of a team-oriented workplace.
Benefits
- Paid training toward Registered Behavior Technician certification and additional training as employees progress through career levels.
- Tuition reimbursement toward master's-level education in a needed field.
- Competitive salary with advancement opportunities and pay raises.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
