Make a Difference One Child at a Time - Canarsie, NY

About the role

We are Lighthouse, a specialized agency based in Canarsie, NY. Our mission is to provide top-quality in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children on the autism spectrum. Our team of professionals works hard to empower these amazing kids and their families.

What You’ll Do

• Implement creative and effective ABA therapy techniques under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Deliver personalized, high-energy therapy sessions tailored to each child’s unique needs and personality.
• Teach and reinforce awesome social, communication, and behavioral skills in a fun, supportive, and structured environment.
• Foster a positive, engaging, and trusting relationship with your clients to champion their independence and well-being.
• Conduct assessments, collect data, and track progress so we can celebrate every victory, big or small!
• Brainstorm and huddle with your BCBA and the rest of our interdisciplinary team to review progress and tweak plans for the best results.
• Keep open, friendly communication lines with parents and caregivers, sharing updates and handy strategies they can use at home.
• Stay organized by keeping accurate, detailed documentation of your sessions and data collection.
• Never stop learning by diving into ongoing training and professional development opportunities to sharpen your ABA skills and grow your career.

What You Need to Bring

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in ABA therapy or working with individuals on the autism spectrum is preferred, but not required—we love training passionate people with the right attitude!

Pay

The pay range for this role is $22–$25 per hour (plus plenty of room to grow!).