Registered Behavior Technician

About the role

At Illuminate, we help children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) thrive through personalized ABA therapy. Our Behavior Technicians work closely with families to build skills, celebrate wins, and make a real impact in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community-based ABA therapy
• Track client progress during sessions
• Implement behavior support plans and ensure client safety
• Stay active throughout the day by sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, and frequently transitioning between floor and standing
• Lift or assist children and equipment up to 50 lbs. as required by assigned cases
• Complete documentation using electronic devices
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations

Requirements

• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification
• Recent experience working with children and/or individuals with developmental disabilities
• Must maintain open and flexible availability across multiple days and times throughout the week to support client scheduling needs, including daytime, after-school, and evening sessions as assigned
• Personal and reliable transportation; comfortable driving to client homes
• Access and ability to use a smartphone or similar device with internet services capable of capturing client session data
• Must have afternoon availability

Qualifications

• 6 months of recent experience as a Behavior Technician (BT), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide, Special Education Aide, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Caregiver, Respite Worker, Youth Coach, Preschool Teacher, Teacher’s Assistant, Childcare Provider, Nanny, Babysitter, Camp Counselor, Tutor, Substitute Teacher, Behavioral Health Technician, Interventionist, Social Services Worker, Foster Care Worker, Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), Autism Advocate, Mental Health Advocate, After-School Program Staff, Childcare Volunteer, or in a similar role supporting children and/or individuals with developmental disabilities
• Currently pursuing or have completed college coursework or a degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Child Development, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Fun, energetic, and able to keep up with active children
• Patience and professionalism while engaging with children
• Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors

Benefits

• Part-time employees have access to voluntary benefits including Dental, Vision, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Chiropractic Care, Voluntary Life Insurance, and AFLAC supplemental insurance programs
• Generous PTO for part-time and full-time employees
• Company-observed holidays (non-working days)
• Professional growth opportunities
• Flexible schedules with balance
• Travel reimbursement
• Employee referral program

Pay

Competitive compensation: $25.00/hr – $30.00/hr (DOE)