Turn Your Passion for Kids Into a Career- Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY

About the role

Lighthouse is a specialized agency providing in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children on the autism spectrum. Our mission is to empower these children and their families through evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• 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 to 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (Required).
• 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!

Qualifications

• Genuinely passionate about hanging out and working with children on the autism spectrum.
• Brightly brings a massive dose of patience, empathy, and joy to the table.
• Is a fantastic communicator who can easily connect with kids, parents, and teammates alike.
• Is detail-oriented enough to follow treatment plans and track data accurately.
• Is adaptable, flexible, and ready to pivot to meet a child's unique needs on any given day.
• Has great time-management skills to keep their caseload running smoothly.
• Possesses a growth mindset—you love receiving feedback and are always excited to learn more.
• Is flexible to work hours that match our clients' schedules, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

• Passion for working with children on the autism spectrum.
• Patience, empathy, and joy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Time-management skills.
• Growth mindset.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Benefits

We offer a competitive pay range of $22–$25 per hour, plus plenty of room to grow!

Pay

$22–$25 per hour

Schedule

Hours match our clients' schedules, including evenings and weekends.