Direct Support Professional (RBT)
About The Position
Lighthouse Autism Center is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism. The role is designed for compassionate, career-minded individuals who want to support children's growth and development. Employees receive paid training and may advance through career levels, including to RBT Trainer in as little as 3 to 15 months. Lighthouse also describes clinical and learner-support career paths, including potential support toward a master's degree and BCBA certification. The position provides full-time, center-based therapy Monday through Friday, with no nights, weekends, or contractual obligations. Employees work with children from 18 months through school age in a play-based and naturalistic therapy environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support customized therapy plans and document learner progress. A background check and drug test are conducted at hire.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent; applicants with this qualification are welcome.
- Ability to lift and carry more than 50 pounds.
- Ability to sustain bodily impact, 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 a seated or kneeling position without support.
- Ability to communicate expressively and receptively, verbally and in writing.
- Must undergo a background check and drug test at the time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- A college degree is preferred.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are preferred.
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 make progress in educational and social settings and prepare for successful transitions.
- Document and track children's development and therapy progress.
- Contribute to a supportive team environment guided by the values of Compassion, Trustworthiness, Courage, and Commitment.
Benefits
- Paid training, with additional training as employees progress through career levels.
- Potential career advancement to RBT Trainer in 3 to 15 months, with raises at each level.
- Access to health, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
- Three weeks of paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
- Full-time, center-based schedule Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
