Start a hands-on career and change lives with us at Children's Autism Center!
$16–$22.25/hr | Full-time | Monday–Friday, 8:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
We’re a local nonprofit providing high-quality, medically supported therapy for children with autism and developmental/language delays. As a nonprofit, CAC reinvests every dollar back in our clients, staff, programs, and community.
No Certification? No Problem.
We’ll train you! Children’s Autism Center provides paid, on-site training to help you become a Registered Behavior Technician.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work with children and gain hands-on experience in ABA, teaching, healthcare, psychology, or human services.
As an RBT, you’ll work one-on-one with children with autism, using ABA therapy to turn everyday activities into opportunities for connection, confidence, and independence.
You’ll:
- Lead fun, goal-focused therapy sessions through play, practice, and encouragement
- Follow individualized plans created by our clinical team
- Help children communicate, participate, and navigate daily routines
- Partner with behavior analysts and teammates to support each child’s care
- Record progress and complete daily notes
Physical Requirements:
This job involves being on your feet and active, including running after eloping clients, getting up and down from the ground quickly and frequently, and lifting up to 40 lbs. You’ll be kneeling, bending, and moving quickly to keep our kids safe and supported throughout the day.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High School diploma
Incredible Perks Await You:
- Paid training to achieve your RBT credential
- Extensive opportunities for professional growth
- Full-time RBT roles include a 30-hour weekly work guarantee, designed to protect pay when client cancellations occur, based on eligibility and scheduling
- Earn an additional $1.50 per hour for direct 1-1 client care
- Up to 5 weeks of paid time off and 1 week of paid sick time
- 11 paid holidays annually, including a floating holiday
- Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Mental health resources, and more (CAC covers 70% of premiums)
- Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, short- and long-term disability
- 401k Plan with company match, company-paid life insurance, and paid maternity leave
- Significantly reduced YMCA memberships
- Referral bonuses and attendance bonuses
- $1,000 sign-on bonus for actively certified technicians in good standing with the BACB - paid after 90 days of employment (new hires only).
Join Us and Make a Difference!
Are you ready to change lives and embark on a fulfilling journey as an RBT? Apply today and become a part of our compassionate and dynamic team at Children’s Autism Center.
CAC is an equal opportunity employer!
As an equal opportunity employer, we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $22.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
Experience:
- Behavior Technician : 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Wayne, IN 46804 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
