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Behavior Technician

Part-time

Behavioral Health Works

Dearborn, MIPart-time$18–25/hrPosted 1w agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18–25/hr
Location
Dearborn, MI
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Behavioral Health Works is hiring a Behavior Technician. Join Illuminate’s team as a Behavior Technician, providing in‑home and community‑based ABA therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The role involves teaching communication, social, play, and daily living skills, tracking client progress, and collaborating with BCBAs and families in a supportive, growth‑focused environment.

Key focus areas include Provide in‑home and community‑based ABA therapy, Track client progress during sessions, and Stay active throughout the day by sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, and transitioning.

Important skills include In-Home ABA Therapy, Community-Based ABA Therapy, Track Client Progress, Strong Communication, Energetic Interaction, and Use Smartphone With Internet.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

In-Home ABA TherapyCommunity-Based ABA TherapyTrack Client ProgressStrong CommunicationEnergetic InteractionUse Smartphone With InternetElectronic DocumentationLift Up to 50 Lbs

Qualifications

Six Months Recent Experience as Behavior TechnicianPursuing or Completed College Coursework in Psychology or Related FieldRegistered Behavior Technician CertificationPersonal Reliable TransportationFlexible Availability Across Multiple Days and TimesAbility to Lift 50 Lbs

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full 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 - $18.00/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

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 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.

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