Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Lighthouse Autism Center; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Lighthouse Autism Center in Decatur, Illinois, is seeking an experienced RBT to provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children. Join a supportive team and contribute to personalized therapy plans while enjoying a structured career path with many opportunities for advancement.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary between $18.00 - $21.00, along with generous paid time off, a robust benefits package, and no nights or weekends. We look for dedicated individuals who embody our core values of compassion, trustworthiness, courage, and commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience in ABA therapy, preferably for children.
• Ability to lift and carry more than 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with background checks and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one ABA therapy to children.
• Collaborate with the team to develop therapy plans.
• Document and track children's development.

Skills

One-on-one ABA therapy

Collaboration

Creativity in therapy

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Are you an experienced RBT looking to let your expertise truly shine? Look no further than Lighthouse Autism Center! Join our team of rockstar clinicians and embark on our structured career path while you make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with autism.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• Paid training to help ensure you are confident and successful as you advance your career in ABA therapy, with additional training as you progress through our career levels.
• Tuition reimbursement toward master’s level education in a needed field and support toward BCBA certification.
• Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement and growth; in only 3 to 15 months you could climb to RBT Trainer with raises at each level.
• Robust benefits package from day one, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).
• Generous paid time off, including 3 weeks PTO, holidays, and parental leave.
• Full‑time center‑based therapy, Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends and no contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize your expertise to deliver one‑on‑one ABA therapy to children ranging from 18 months to school age.
• Collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized therapy plans.
• Apply creativity and advanced techniques in our play‑based and naturalistic therapy environment.
• Guide children's progress in educational and social settings, preparing them for successful transitions.
• Document and track each child's development, contributing to their customized therapy programs.
• Enjoy a supportive team environment that embodies Lighthouse's Core Values of Compassion, Trustworthiness, Courage, and Commitment.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred but not required.
• Lifting/Carrying more than 50 lbs; must sustain impact to body, run, crouch, squat, kneel for sustained periods, bend at waist, sit or stand for long periods, move quickly from standing to seated or kneeling; must communicate expressively and receptively, both verbally and written.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license preferred.
• Background check and drug test required at time of hire.

Salary

$18.00 - $21.00