Behavioral Health Works·Houston, Texas
Provide in-home and community-based ABA therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Track client progress and teach essential communication, social, and everyday life skills.
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 - $20.00/hr - $25.00/hr (DOE) 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 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; candidates who are not currently certified must be willing and able to obtain RBT certification in accordance with company requirements and timelines.
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 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 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. #BTTX
RBT certification is preferred, and candidates must be willing to obtain it if not already certified. Applicants should have recent experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and possess reliable transportation.
Market context
In Texas, roles like this often draw candidates with youth coaching, pediatric therapy, or early childhood activity backgrounds, especially where child safety and movement instruction matter. Competition can be stronger for applicants who can show CPR certification, solid body mechanics, and experience working with ages 15 months to 8 years. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then compare them with the original posting so you can quickly confirm fit before applying.
