Your Childcare Experience Wanted Here -Flatlands, 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 collaborate with your BCBA and the 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.
• Keep accurate, detailed documentation of your sessions and data collection.
• Dive 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.
• Brightside of patience, empathy, and joy.
• A fantastic communicator who can easily connect with kids, parents, and teammates alike.
• Detail-oriented enough to follow treatment plans and track data accurately.
• Adaptable, flexible, and ready to pivot to meet a child's unique needs on any given day.
• Great time-management skills to keep their caseload running smoothly.
• A growth mindset—you love receiving feedback and are always excited to learn more.
• The flexibility to work hours that match our clients' schedules, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

• Patience
• Empathy
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Time Management
• Professional Development

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to match client needs, including evenings and weekends.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive, thriving environment for career growth.

Pay

$22–$25 per hour (plus plenty of room to grow!)

Schedule

Flexible to match client needs, including evenings and weekends.