Behavior Technician

Behavioral Health Works; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $19–$25/hr

Generous PTO

Company-observed holidays

Professional growth

Flexible schedules

Travel reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Illuminate is hiring Behavior Technicians/RBTs to provide in-home and community-based ABA therapy for children and adolescents with ASD. You will track client progress, communicate with families, and support development of communication, social, and daily living skills.

Ideal candidates have RBT certification (preferred) and experience with developmental disabilities, with availability across daytime, after-school, and evening sessions. Transportation to client homes is required.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with children and/or individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Active RBT certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel to client homes and have flexible availability across days/times.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community-based ABA therapy.
• Track client progress during sessions.
• Maintain strong communication with families and team.

Skills

Communication skills

RBT certification

Education

College coursework in Psychology/Education

Job description

Join Our Team as a Behavior Technician at Illuminate!

Why Illuminate?

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

We’re looking for fun, energetic people to join our team as Behavior Technicians/RBTs! You’ll help teach communication, social, play, and everyday life skills using ABA therapy. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to grow with a fast-moving team, we’d love to meet you.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive Compensation - $19.00/hr - $25.00/hr (DOE)
• Part-time employees have access to a wide range of 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 & full-time employees
• Company-Observed Holidays (Non-Working Days)
• Professional Growth - A role where you can keep leveling up
• Flexible Schedules - A schedule with balance
• Travel Reimbursement - Drive supported by us
• Employee Referral Program

What You’ll Bring

• Provide in-home, & community-based ABA therapy
• Track client progress during sessions
• Strong communication skills
• Fun, energetic, and able to keep up with active kiddos

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred
• 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.
• You’ll need personal and reliable transportation & must be comfortable driving to client homes
• Access and ability to use a smartphone or similar device with internet services capable of capturing client session data

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, crouch, bend, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to frequently transition between floor and standing positions throughout the workday.
• Ability to actively engage with children and move quickly within home, clinic, school, and community settings to ensure client safety and provide effective support.
• Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviors and implement behavior intervention strategies.
• Ability to lift, move, or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by assigned cases, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to use a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic devices for documentation, communication, and data collection.
• Ability to travel between client locations and perform the essential functions of the position in various environments.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Expected hours: Part‑time 10 – 15 hours per week

We encourage you to apply if:

• You have 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.
• You are 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.