Registered Behavior Technician

Behavioral Health Works, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Part-time benefits

Generous PTO

Company holidays

Professional growth

Flexible schedule

Travel reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Illuminate in Cleveland seeks a Behavior Technician to deliver ABA therapy across center, home, and community settings for children and adolescents with ASD. You’ll help teach communication, social, play, and daily living skills while tracking progress and maintaining an energetic, supportive presence.

Preferred RBT certification, willingness to obtain it, and flexible daytime/evening availability are required; reliable transportation and smartphone data capture are essential for session

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• ABA therapy delivery across center, home, and community.
• Track progress during sessions using data collection tools.
• Engage with children in a positive, energetic manner while implementing behavior support plans.

Skills

ABA therapy

Progress tracking

Energetic personality

Education

RBT certification

Psychology coursework

Education coursework

Tools

Smartphone data capture

Job description

Join Our Team as a Behavior Technician at 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 - $20.00/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 center, in-home, & community-based ABA therapy
• Track client progress during sessions
• Fun, energetic, and able to keep up with active kiddos

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred; candidates who are not currently certified must be willing and able to obtain RBT certification in accordance with company requirements and timelines.
• 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 reliable transportation & must be comfortable driving to the center and/or client sessions
• Access and ability to use a smartphone or similar device with internet services capable of capturing client session data

Position Requirements

• Stay active throughout the day by sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, and frequently transitioning between floor and standing during therapy sessions.
• Bring energy, patience, and professionalism while actively engaging with children, implementing behavior support plans, and ensuring client safety by responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Lift or assist children and equipment up to 50 lbs. (as required by assigned cases), complete documentation using electronic devices, and travel reliably between assigned client locations.

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

Expected hours:

Part‑time (15‑25 hours per week) & Full‑time (30‑40 hours per week) depending on client and staff availability.

Cleveland Location - 7580 Northcliff Ave. Suite 500, Brooklyn, OH 44144

Schedule:

• We are open 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Monday‑Friday, providing services within the center, in home and community. If seeking full‑time hours, evening availability is required, with comfort working in home‑based therapeutic settings; otherwise, full‑time hours cannot be guaranteed.
• Evening Bonus Opportunity : Earn More for Evening Availability! Receive an additional $2/hour for every hour worked between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM on weekdays.

We encourage you to apply if:

• You have 6‑month s of recent experience As a Behavior Technician (MBT / RBT i), ...
• 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.