RBT/ABA Therapist

RBT/ABA Behavior Technician

Are you looking to work for an organization that provides a nurturing and inclusive environment and places value in ensuring that staff and clients are well cared for? At Lauren's Institute for Education, our family-like team approach values transparency in communication, caring for the well-being of staff and learners, and providing individualized care for those we serve. The organization takes pride in our transdisciplinary approach, in which all service departments work together to provide the best possible treatments for our learners. Our incredible team members are valued for who they are and their impact on the lives of those we serve.

Our ABA team provides comprehensive services in Applied Behavior Analysis. We are comprised of passionate individuals driven to encourage children to reach their full potential, and we are seeking dedicated, creative, and open-minded individuals to join our team!

If these questions resonate with the type of job experience you seek, you should consider a position in Lauren's Institute for Education's ABA department as an RBT/ABA Behavior Technician.

Full-Time HOURLY Pay Rates = $20.00 - $25.00, dependent on education and experience in the field of ABA

$1000 Commitment Bonus, 25% at 3 months, 25% at 6 months, and 50% at one year

This position pays $20-$25/hour, commensurate with experience.

What you need to know about the L.I.F.E. - ABA Department:

Our ABA department has multiple engaging specialized environments where ABA therapy can be provided to best support each unique learner. We offer varying intensities from 1:1 to 1:3 support, including attending group learning environments in different capacities and/or individual clinic sessions. Our ABA team supports individuals who attend L.I.F.E. for our wide variety of services and those who attend exclusively for ABA clinic sessions outside of their typical school day.

Our beautiful facility is housed on a 10-acre property and provides many learning environments to encourage skill development.

BCBAs and Program Managers are on-site daily to provide feedback and support, allowing staff to grow their skills and ensuring treatment fidelity.

We value our staff by offering a rewarding work environment to provide them with an intrinsically valuable and profoundly impactful job experience.

Team building activities are created for our ABA team members to encourage them to maintain a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment.

Our ABA clinical team members collaborate with specialty therapists and academy teachers to enhance the treatment of each client we serve.

The administrative team coordinates staff schedules and finds replacement sessions when cancellations occur to maximize staff availability.

Communication with families regarding scheduling is maintained by the administrative team.

Time off for Self-Care:

• Up to 2 Weeks of PTO during the first two years of service; accruing up to 3 Weeks of PTO starts after 2 years
• PTO rollover
• An additional 12 Paid Holidays each year (Paid after 90 days)

L.I.F.E. observes scheduled Spring, Fall, and Winter breaks. Pay during these designated closure periods is based on employee tenure and eligibility.

• First year of employment: unpaid scheduled breaks
• After 1 year of employment: eligible for 50% scheduled break pay
• Beginning in year 4 and beyond: eligible for 100% scheduled break pay

Eligibility and payment are subject to L.I.F.E.'s policies and applicable employment status.

Earn Extra:

• Annual performance review and opportunity to increase pay rate
• Paid drive time at hourly wage
• Paid monthly training related to ABA
• Billables offered for cancellations and administrative duties
• Free BCBA supervision
• Free RBT supervision

Global LIFE Benefits:

• Be part of a team with an important mission to help people with disabilities
• Health | Vision | Dental benefits
• Wellness Program (stay healthy, earn rewards, discounts on insurance premiums)
• 401K/Roth Retirement Plans
• Attendance bonuses
• Annual longevity bonuses based on organization profitability
• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling and other assistance)
• Partial Paid FMLA
• Professional development opportunities
• In-house training
• Discounts on degrees through a partnership with Capella University
• Learn from different disciplines
• As a non-profit 501c-3, LIFE may qualify you for student loan forgiveness
• Employee appreciation activities • Birthday recognition and treats provided monthly
• Employment anniversary recognition every year - special gifts provided at 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15-year mark
• Employee of the month for each department. Recognition, gift, personalized parking space for the month
• All staff celebrations (close center, fun staff social activities)
• Monday football treats for all staff during football season
• Free work shirts on a recurring basis
• Departmental budgets are used to buy staff supplies and facilitate teambuilding activities (ex: group lunches, program supplies, etc.)
• This equates to an added 20 - 30% in total compensation through potential benefits
• USA Today Top Workplace 2025
• 3rd Place Winner – Phoenix Business Journal's 2024 Healthiest Employer Award (Small Business Category)

Lauren's Institute For Education (L.I.F.E.) is a non-profit organization serving people with disabilities in Gilbert, AZ in an all-inclusive transdisciplinary treatment center.

Our Mission: "Working together to empower people through extraordinary services for developmental disabilities."