Lighthouse Autism Center

215 Red Coach

Mishawaka, IN 46545

Position: ABA Therapist Trainer 

Responsible for providing intensive 1:1 therapy and support to the clinical team with regards to training and data collection. Must maintain knowledge of principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and assist in training a small team of therapists to provide quality services to all clients at LAC. Clients include individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and other language delays.  

Reports to: Program Managers and/or Clinical Director 

Responsibilities: 

• Substitutes for 1:1 therapists as needed
• All responsibilities for therapists apply to trainer
• Completes & maintains Registered Behavior Technician credentialing
• Assists with staff training specific to ABA concepts and principles.
• Assists with staff training specific to learner individual treatment plans, behavior plans, & RBT task list
• Serve as fill in for call offs or work with a learner until a new RBT is hired or certified
• Assumed to be a “master” RBT with ABA concepts and applying ABA therapy.
• Responsible for being cross-trained with learners.
• Provide ongoing training support to all RBTs.
• Monitors & tracks therapist feedback accurately
• Completes support staff checklists and trains therapists to lead group skills
• Lead groups skills, as needed
• Completes therapist competency checks
• Assists therapists in completing paperwork & data, as needed
• Demonstrates creativity & “think outside the box” attitude to provide support and achieve positive outcomes for all clients?
• Consistently builds rapport with clients & families to achieve best possible outcomes?
• Attends & maintains all outside training certifications (CPI, CPR, First Aid, RBT, etc.)
• Attends & implements feedback from weekly supervision with?Program Manager?
• Assists Program Manager in prepping materials (insurance forms, parent notes, inventories, program materials, etc.)

Physical Requirements: 

• Lifting/Carrying more than 50 lbs 
• Running 
• Able to sustain impact to body (i.e., being hit, etc.) in any area 
• Crouching, squatting, kneeling for sustained periods of time 
• Bending at the waist to touch knees and/or toes 
• Full range of motion of hands and arms 
• Sitting on floor and chair for long periods of time 
• Ability to move quickly from standing to seated, or kneeling position, without support 

Qualifications: 

• One year as an RBT and 6 months in a training capacity
• Exceeds all expectations in completing therapist duties as summarized below: 
• Providing direct 1:1 therapy sessions  
• Implementing all skill acquisition programs & maintenance programs 
• Collecting accurate data via central reach 
• Implementing all behavior protocols & FBA/BIPs as provided 
• Participates in co-treats with BCBA, SLP, and therapist as needed 

• All other responsibilities of a 1:1 therapist are also expected 
• Completes Level 2 & 3 competency checklist to proficiency 
• Maintains attendance expectations 
• Flexible, creative, & possessing excellent time management skills 
• Leadership experience & skills demonstrated  
• Knowledge of basic functions of behavior  
• Knowledge of data collection procedures  
• Able to communicate expressively and receptively for all responsibilities within the job role.