Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
About The Position
Lighthouse Autism Center is hiring an experienced Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to provide center-based ABA therapy to children with autism, ranging from 18 months to school age. The role offers a structured career path, paid training, additional training as employees progress, and opportunities for advancement, including the possibility of advancing to RBT Trainer in 3 to 15 months. Lighthouse also offers tuition reimbursement toward master’s-level education in a needed field and support toward BCBA certification. The position is full-time and center-based, Monday through Friday, with no nights, weekends, or contractual obligations. RBTs work in a play-based, naturalistic therapy environment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support children's development and transitions. The role requires physical activity, including lifting and carrying more than 50 pounds and sustaining potential impact to the body.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Able to lift and carry more than 50 pounds.
- Able to sustain impact to the body, such as being hit.
- Able to run, crouch, squat, and kneel for sustained periods.
- Able to bend at the waist to touch knees and/or toes.
- Full range of motion in hands and arms.
- Able to sit on the floor and in a chair for long periods.
- Able to move quickly from standing to seated or kneeling positions without support.
- Able 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.
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, 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.
- Contribute to a supportive team environment reflecting Lighthouse's Core Values of Compassion, Trustworthiness, Courage, and Commitment.
Benefits
- Paid training and additional training as employees progress through career levels.
- Tuition reimbursement toward master's-level education in a needed field.
- Support toward BCBA certification.
- Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement and raises at each career level.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Holidays.
- Parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
