Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
About The Position
Lighthouse Autism Center is hiring a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to provide center-based, one-on-one applied behavior analysis therapy to children from 18 months through school age. The role works closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized therapy plans, using play-based and naturalistic techniques to support children's progress in educational and social settings and prepare them for transitions. The RBT documents and tracks each child's development to inform customized therapy programs. Lighthouse describes a structured career path with paid initial and ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities to advance to RBT Trainer in 3 to 15 months, with raises at each level. The center-based schedule is Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends and no contractual obligations. Applicants undergo a background check and drug test at hire.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent; a college degree is preferred but not required.
- Ability to lift and carry more than 50 lbs.
- Ability to sustain 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 extended 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.
- Background check and drug test at the time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid driver's license.
- College degree.
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 and advanced techniques in a play-based and naturalistic therapy environment.
- Guide children's progress in educational and social settings and prepare them for successful transitions.
- Document and track each child's development to contribute to customized therapy programs.
Benefits
- Paid training and additional training as employees advance through career levels.
- Tuition reimbursement toward master's-level education in a needed field.
- 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
