Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
About The Position
Lighthouse Autism Center is seeking an experienced Registered Behavior Technician to provide center-based, one-on-one ABA therapy to children from 18 months through school age. The role is part of a structured career path with professional development and additional training as employees progress. The center-based schedule is Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends and no contractual obligations. The RBT works closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized therapy plans, uses play-based and naturalistic techniques, supports children in educational and social settings, and documents and tracks their development. Lighthouse describes its team environment as guided by the values of Compassion, Trustworthiness, Courage, and Commitment.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent; a college degree is preferred but not required.
- Ability to lift and carry more than 50 pounds.
- Ability to sustain physical impact to the body, such as being hit.
- Ability to run, crouch, squat, kneel for sustained periods, bend at the waist to touch knees and/or toes, and sit on the floor or in 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, both verbally and in writing.
- Undergo a background check and drug test at the time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are preferred.
- A college degree is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Deliver one-on-one ABA therapy to children ranging from 18 months to school age.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized therapy plans.
- Use creative techniques in a play-based and naturalistic therapy environment.
- Guide children's progress in educational and social settings and prepare them for transitions.
- Document and track each child's development to contribute to customized therapy programs.
- Contribute to a supportive team environment guided by Lighthouse's stated core values.
Benefits
- Paid training and additional training as employees advance through career levels.
- Tuition reimbursement toward master's-level education in a needed field.
- Support toward BCBA certification.
- Competitive salary and opportunities for advancement, with raises at each career level.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
- Life insurance coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Three weeks of paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
