Child Behavior Therapist (RBT)

Are you looking for a fun, rewarding career dedicated to helping children reach their full potential? Join Lighthouse Autism Center as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and work with a team of clinicians and behavior analysts to provide high‑quality, center‑based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism.

Responsibilities

• Work one‑on‑one with children (18 months to school age) to provide ABA therapy in a center‑based approach.
• Collaborate with clinicians and behavior analysts to implement custom therapy plans tailored to each child’s needs.
• Use creativity and enthusiasm in a play‑based, naturalistic therapy setting.
• Help children progress in educational and social settings and prepare them for transition to a traditional school environment.
• Track and document each child’s progress while implementing individualized therapy programs.
• Contribute to a supportive team that lives out Lighthouse’s Core Values: Compassionate, Trustworthy, Courageous, and Committed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred but not required).
• Passion for working with children on the autism spectrum and their families.
• Eagerness to join a caring, team‑oriented company culture.
• Commitment to showing up daily and supporting a learner’s progress.
• Experience working with children is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift/carry more than 50 lb.
• Capacity to sustain impact to the body, run, crouch, squat, kneel, bend, and move quickly between positions without support.
• Full range of motion of hands and arms; ability to sit on the floor or chair for long periods.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license preferred.
• Background check and drug test required at time of hire.

Benefits

• Paid training to earn RBT certification and ongoing career‑level training.
• Tuition reimbursement toward a master’s degree in a needed field.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
• $20,000 life insurance coverage at no cost.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match after 30 days.
• Generous paid time off: 3 weeks PTO annually, 8 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.

Pay

$20.00 – $22.00 per hour (competitive salary with opportunities for advancement and raises).

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday through Friday, 40+ hours per week. No contractual obligation.