Direct Support Professional (RBT)

About the role

Join a team that is dedicated to living out Lighthouse's Core Values by being Compassionate, Trustworthy, Courageous, and Committed--and become a Lighthouse Legend!

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with kids (18 months to school age) to provide ABA therapy in a center-based approach.
• Collaborate with a team of clinicians and behavior analysts to implement custom therapy plans unique to the needs of each child.
• Use your creativity and enthusiasm in a play-based and naturalistic therapy setting.
• Help children to progress in educational and social settings and prepare children to eventually transition to a more traditional school setting.
• Track and document progress for each child as you implement custom therapy programs.

Requirements

• All applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent are welcome—a college degree is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with children preferred but not required.
• A passion for working with children with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
• An eagerness to be a part of a caring and team-oriented company culture.
• A deep commitment to show up every day and support a learner in their progress.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• Lifting/Carrying more than 50 lbs. Able to sustain impact to body (i.e., being hit, etc.) in any area.
• Running, crouching, squatting, and ability to kneel for sustained periods of time.
• Bending at the waist to touch knees and/or toes.
• Full range of motion of hands and arms.
• Sitting on the floor and chair for long periods of time.
• Ability to move quickly from standing to seated, or kneeling position, without support.
• Communicate expressively and receptively both verbally and written.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement and growth.
• Benefits that start on day one: health, dental, and vision insurance, $20,000 life insurance coverage at no cost to you, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401k retirement plan with company match after 30 days.
• Generous time off: 3 weeks earned Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, 8 paid holidays per year, and paid parental leave.
• Full time schedule, Monday through Friday, and 40+ hours per week.

Pay

Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement and growth.

Schedule

Full time schedule, Monday through Friday, and 40+ hours per week.