Meet Lighthouse Autism Center’s Staff Spotlight of the Month: Jordan.
Staff Spotlight: Meet Jordan
Jordan started working at Lighthouse Autism Center in July of 2021 and has just recently hit six months as an (RBT) Registered Behavior Technician! She graduated from Warsaw Community High School as well as Ivy Tech and spent two years at Grace college. Jordan was a CNA for almost five years before becoming an RBT.
What is your favorite part of working for Lighthouse?
My favorite part of working at Lighthouse is the bonds we all build with these kiddos. A lot of these kids look forward to seeing us everyday and it warms my heart. I love seeing the impact we can make on these kids and watching them grow.
How would you describe your experience working for Lighthouse?
My experience at Lighthouse has been like no other job I have ever had. The teamwork is unmatched. When I started, my first day was full of encouraging words and tons of help. Even to this day I am still encouraged and never have to look far for help.
Do you have a favorite memory from your time here?
My favorite memory is a small one, but it has stuck with me still. Once I had passed my test to become an RBT and began working by myself, the bonds I built with the kiddos were amazing. Nothing felt better than bringing a child in to the center at the start of the day and having them say your name and being so excited that I was their teacher that day!
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Meet Lighthouse Autism Center’s Staff Spotlight of the Month: Melissa.
Melissa is a Family Outreach Coordinator and has worked at Lighthouse Autism Center for 7.5 years. She began her Lighthouse journey in 2014 as a ABA Therapist/RBT before being promoted to a Senior Therapist in 2018 and now Family Outreach Coordinator for the Elkhart, Goshen and Granger centers. She graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Law and Sociology/Psychology.
Why did you apply for a position with Lighthouse?
While being a Program Aid for PHM, I had the privilege to work with a few kiddos on spectrum. I spent much of my extra time educating myself about ASD and how I could better serve my students and their education. I was very privileged to work with a group of educators who noticed my efforts and suggest I apply to work for, “This new Autism center created by a Gregg and Sandy.” I think I applied 5 or 6 times! During this time, the center was JUST starting, and job positions were hit or miss. I repeatedly dropped off my application and resume.. I think Leila got tired of me dropping off HOT PINK folders to catch her attention. I ended up leaving being a PA and started working as a Social Worker with having ASD clients as my specialty. I remember sitting in one of my school offices (AKA the storage room) and receiving an email asking me to come in for an interview… I cried. I was so happy feeling like I was finally going to work somewhere I felt like I would belong.
How would you describe your experience working for Lighthouse?
Working for Lighthouse Autism Center has been and continues to be a wonderful experience. I have a great deal of pride for who we are and what we do. The company has supported my family and I through amazing times of growth and difficult challenges. The past 2 years has spoken VOLUMES to the value LAC places on their families and employees. I feel honored to have experienced so many victories, met so many influential people I now consider my friends, and to be part of a company who encourages me to keep growing.
Do you have a favorite memory from your time here?
The memory that stands out from all my AMAZING memories comes from when I was an RBT at Edison… On her child’s FIRST day at LAC, I told her that her son would have a wonderful day and not to stress because he is with people who will absolutely love him. She nervously smiled and said, “I know you guys will… I feel like we finally found our light at the end of the tunnel.” What an honor, to be someone’s light.
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Meet Alexis! Alexis is a Registered Behavioral Technician at our Mishawaka center, where she has worked for a year. She is a graduate of Indiana University and holds a degree in Psychology. As an RBT with Lighthouse Autism Center, Alexis is responsible for working one-on-one with children with autism and implementing therapy programs designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts. She helps children work on refining previously learned skills and helps them develop new communication, social, living skills and more!
What made you want to apply to work at Lighthouse?
I wanted to work somewhere where I could help kiddos live their best life. I knew I could do that at Lighthouse Autism Center.
Tell us about your favorite part of working with your team at Lighthouse.
Honestly, my favorite part of working with my team is being able to be myself around them, inside or outside of work. Whether it’s making jokes or needing support, they are always there.
Can you share a favorite part or memory about working with the Lighthouse kiddos?
My favorite memory is hearing one of our non-verbal kiddos finding their voice. The list words he knows went from zero to almost 30 seemingly overnight. I may have shed a tear or two hearing him talk.
How would you describe your Lighthouse experience?
It’s been the most supportive environment I’ve ever worked in. The staff, the seniors, and our PM’s are just all so friendly and easy to get to know.
In her free time, Alexis enjoys painting to help her relax. She paints on canvas and on miniatures, which are only one inch tall!
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Meet Lighthouse Autism Center’s Staff Spotlight of the Month: Katie Beth
Meet Katie Beth! Katie Beth is a Registered Behavioral Technician at our Granger center, where she has worked for a year and a half. She also has a degree in ministry and theology from Atlanta Bible College. As an RBT with Lighthouse Autism Center, Katie Beth is responsible for working one-on-one with children with autism and implementing therapy programs designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts. She helps children work on refining previously learned skills and helps them develop new communication, social, living skills and more!
Tell us about why you applied for a position with Lighthouse.
I have always had a passion for working with kiddos and helping people. Since I knew that I wanted to be able to make a bigger impact in the lives of children with special needs, Lighthouse seemed like a natural fit! My aunt has Down Syndrome and she has been an inspiration in pursuing a career in this field.
Can you share a favorite part or memory about working with your Lighthouse teammates?
I love how supportive and encouraging my teammates are. Coming to work is easy when you have such a wonderful group of people to share the day with. I would not be able to do what I do without each of them!
Can you share a favorite part or memory about working with the Lighthouse kiddos?
The best feeling in the world is when you look back on when a child first started and see just how much they have achieved in their time with us. It is such a joy to be a part of their lives and help them grow!
Outside of work, Katie Beth enjoys spending time with her husband and their rescue dog Sage. She also enjoys photography and hiking.
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Meet Tiffaney! Tiffaney is a Registered Behavioral Technician at our South Bend center, where she has worked for two and a half years. Tiffaney also has a degree in Psychology from Indiana University South Bend. As an RBT with Lighthouse Autism Center, Tiffaney is responsible for working one-on-one with children with autism and implementing therapy programs designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts. She helps children work on refining previously learned skills and helps them develop new communication, social, living skills and more!
Tell us about why you applied for a position with Lighthouse.
I wanted to apply to work at Lighthouse because I wanted to be able to use my degree to impact lives and know I am a part of something bigger.
Tell us about your favorite part of working with your team at Lighthouse.
One of my specific favorite memories was during a transition to school day with one of our kids. We were in a completely new environment and without any help they were able to communicate their needs. It reminded me how hard these kids work every day and how what we all work on is implemented into their daily lives.
How would you describe your Lighthouse experience?
I would describe my Lighthouse experience as life changing. The kids that I have worked with over the years have taught me so much. I have experienced growth in my own life, and I have the privilege to see the growth in the kids’ lives as well.
In her spare time, Tiffaney enjoys taking care of her six pet bunnies and writing.
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Caitlin Tells Us About Working with Children with Autism
Meet Caitlin! Caitlin is a Registered Behavioral Technician at our Elkhart North center, where she has worked since August. As an RBT with Lighthouse Autism Center, Caitlin is responsible for working one-on-one with children with autism and implementing therapy programs designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts. She helps children work on refining previously learned skills and helps them develop new communication, social, living skills and more!
Tell us about why you applied for a position with Lighthouse.
I honestly had never really thought of working with children with autism before. I had always known I wanted to work in pediatrics but wasn’t sure where. Then Covid hit and I was laid off. I was looking for something different and figured I would give it a try. It was the best decision I could have made!
Tell us about your favorite part of working with your team at Lighthouse.
I absolutely love how encouraging and helpful every one of my teammates are. We are constantly building each other up.
What is your favorite part of working with the Lighthouse kiddos?
I love everything about the kiddos I work with. They bring a smile to my face and melt my heart. Seeing their progress and growth is so rewarding.
How would you describe your Lighthouse experience?
I love working for LAC! I don’t dread waking up in the morning to go to work. I come in excited for the day and excited to see the kiddos that have stolen my heart. This job has truly changed my life in such a short time!
Caitlin has three children, ages 8, 4 and 7 months. She loves going to rock concerts and going camping with her family.
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Meet Alexis: A Registered Behavioral Technician at LAC Avon
Meet Alexis! Alexis is a Registered Behavioral Technician at our Avon center, where she has worked for one year. As an RBT with Lighthouse Autism Center, Alexis is responsible for working one-on-one with children with autism and implementing therapy programs designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts. She helps children work on refining previously learned skills and helps them develop new communication, social, living skills and more!
Tell us about why you applied for a position with Lighthouse.
I applied to Lighthouse Autism Center because I wanted the opportunity to provide meaningful services to children in an urban setting.
Tell us about your favorite part of working with your team at Lighthouse.
My favorite part of working with my Lighthouse teammates is being able to leave work every day knowing we are making positive differences in the lives of our kiddos and having the most fun while doing it!
How would you describe your Lighthouse experience?
My “Lighthouse experience” has been great! No two days are alike, and I have been able to learn a lot about myself as an employee and as a therapist while working for Lighthouse! Everyone I have had the opportunity to work with has been team-driven with shared goals, and the unwavering support for each other is incredible!
Alexis is the oldest of seven kids and has a pet bunny named Ice Cube. She is a graduate of Indiana University Kokomo, where she majored in Psychology and minored in Spanish.
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Meet Kait! Kait is a Senior Therapist at our New Castle center, where she has worked for a one year. As a Senior Therapist, Kait serves as a lead therapist and works closely with the BCBA’s on her team as well as provides support to the RBT’s working one-on-one with clients.
Kait is a Senior Therapist at Lighthouse in New Castle, IN.
Tell us about why you applied for a position with Lighthouse.
I had a friend that always posted on social media about how much she loved what she did and how rewarding it was (She was so right!). So, I decided to give it a try and ended up falling in love with ABA and what I do now. This job has taught me so much in the short amount of time I have been here, and I want to share a couple of strong key points I have taken away from this amazing opportunity. There is a career out there that isn’t just “another job” or dragging your feet to get up in the morning to push yourself in to work a Monday-Friday job. You will find what you love to do as long as you take those leaps and go beyond your own comfort zones to get there. Waking up and going to work is easy for me, because I love what I do, the company that I work for and most importantly I love working with every single one of my kiddos. ABA isn’t easy and some days you feel so exhausted and defeated but seeing the progress that these kiddos make in such a short time goes beyond words and makes all of that incredibly rewarding.
Tell us about your favorite part of working with your team at Lighthouse.
There is no one favorite memory I have because it’s all been amazing. The team we have at New Castle is always striving to be the best team we can be every single day. We lift each other up, celebrate one another and cheer each other on every single day. Some days are harder than others but working with such a positive team that continuously uplifts each other makes it so much easier. I am so proud to be a part of a team that inspires each other every day to be better and to work together with ease. Not only are we a dedicated and strong team, but we are an even better family. I’m grateful for these people who have motivated me to grow as a person, a friend and an even better RBT.
What is your favorite part of working with the Lighthouse kiddos?
My favorite part about working with all of these kiddos would definitely be seeing their progress from where they started and where they are now. It’s always such a joy knowing you made a difference in their lives and all that of that hard work is showing amazing results. Pairing with these kids and building that connection with them is another favorite part of mine because you get to see their face light up when you’re around and it makes you feel valued and important which is just another reminder to get up and do what I do every day.
How would you describe your Lighthouse experience?
So far, I have had an amazing experience with Lighthouse. They have given me so many more resources to become a better trainer and more importantly they have given me multiple opportunities to grow as a person. I have met two of my biggest inspirations here who have continued to push me out of my own comforts to become a better person and to grow more than I ever could have imagined and I will forever be grateful for that. This company goes above and beyond to make sure their clients and staff are well taken care of and that alone shows how amazing it is to be a part of this team.
Kait is a dog mom to a Pitbull named Cosmo and enjoys traveling to new places in her free time.
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Meet Dacia! Dacia is a Registered Behavioral Technician at our Anderson center, where she has worked for two years. As an RBT with Lighthouse Autism Center, Dacia is responsible for working one-on-one with children with autism and implementing therapy programs designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts. She helps children work on refining previously learned skills and helps them develop new communication, social, living skills and more!
Dacia is an RBT at Lighthouse Autism Center in Anderson.
Tell us about why you applied for a position with Lighthouse.
I have always loved helping other people. Before coming to Lighthouse, I worked with adults with special needs. While I enjoyed that, I was looking for a change, and and for a while I was working with adults. I then decided that I wanted to start working with kids and I have loved every minute of it.
Tell us about your favorite part of working with your team at Lighthouse.
My favorite part about working with my teammates is that no matter how hard your day is, there are always people around you who support you and always can put a smile on your face.
What is your favorite part of working with the Lighthouse kiddos?
My favorite part is being able to spend time with the kids and watch as they make so much progress. It’s so rewarding!
How would you describe your Lighthouse experience?
My experience with Lighthouse has been nothing short of amazing! The team is so supportive and everyone really cares!
In her free time, Davis enjoys spending time with her six year old daughter, cat and dog and shopping.
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Meet Chelsey: An RBT at Lighthouse Autism Center in Portage, Michigan
Lighthouse Autism Center’s Staff Spotlight highlights the incredible people who work on our team. The Staff Spotlight will feature employees across all different centers in a variety of positions. This is an opportunity for our community to get to know the people who work so hard every day to deliver the best aba therapy to the kids and families we serve.
Meet Chelsey
Meet Chelsey. Chelsey is a Registered Behavior Technican at our Portage, Michigan center. Chelsey has worked with Lighthouse Autism Center for just a few months and recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Psychology. As an RBT with Lighthouse Autism Center, Chelsey is responsible for working one-on-one with children with autism and implementing therapy programs designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts. She helps children work on refining previously learned skills and helps them develop new communication, social, living skills and more!
Chelsey, a Registered Behavior Technician with Lighthouse Autism Center in Portage, MI
Tell us about why you applied for a position with Lighthouse.
I have always heard great things about Lighthouse Autism Center and thought it would be a great place to further my passion of working with children with autism.
Tell us about a favorite memory with your team at Lighthouse.
While I have only been with the team a short time, everyone has been so welcoming and willing to helping me learn and any questions I may have.
What is your favorite memory from your time at Lighthouse?
On the day I passed my Registered Behavior Technician Certification exam, the whole team cheered for me over the walkies. A client heard the team cheering and wanted to also congratulate me. It was such a wonderful feeling!
How would you describe your Lighthouse experience?
My experience so far has been nothing short of amazing. The welcoming atmosphere of the center makes me look forward to going to work every day!
Chelsey is a cat mom to Nala and Luna and enjoys playing Sims in her free time!
Ready for a career where you can make a difference?
Lighthouse Autism Center’s Staff Spotlight highlights the incredible people who work on our team. The Staff Spotlight will feature employees across all different centers in a variety of positions. This is an opportunity for our community to get to know the people who work so hard every day to deliver the best aba therapy to the kids and families we serve.
Dana’s Lighthouse Story
Dana is a Purchasing Specialist with Lighthouse Autism Center. While Dana has only been with Lighthouse Autism Center a few months, she has enjoyed her time with the company. As a Purchasing Specialist, she is responsible for ensuring centers have all the supplies they need to provide the best therapy to the children and families we serve.
Tell us about why you applied for a position with Lighthouse.
Lighthouse Autism Center has a great reputation in the northern Indiana area. I wanted to work for a company that really made a difference and offered great career opportunities.
Share your favorite part about working with the Lighthouse team.
While I have only met in-person a few of my colleagues due to COVID-19, everyone is so friendly and welcoming!
How would you describe your Lighthouse experience so far?
While it’s strange starting a new job during a global pandemic, I have enjoyed being a part of the Lighthouse team. It’s really great being part of a company that is not only growing but does such important work for families in our community.
Ready for a career where you can make a difference?
Lighthouse Autism Center’s Staff Spotlight highlights the incredible people who work on our team. The Staff Spotlight will feature employees across all different centers in a variety of positions. This is an opportunity for our community to get to know the people who work so hard every day to deliver the best aba therapy to the kids and families we serve.
Meet Olivia
Meet Olivia. Olivia is a Jr. Program Manager at our Elkhart – South center and has been with Lighthouse Autism Center for three years. Olivia recently graduated from Ball State University with her Master’s in ABA and received her BCBA certification in July of 2020. As a BCBA with Lighthouse Autism Center, Olivia oversees a small caseload of children and designs and implements custom therapy programs to help children advance social and communication skills, daily living skills, and more.
Tell us about why you applied for a position with Lighthouse.
I originally did an internship at an ABA center in Munice, IN while I was in college. Once I moved back home after I graduated, I knew I wanted to continue working in the ABA field because I fell in love with the science behind ABA practices.
Tell us about a favorite memory with your team at Lighthouse.
My favorite memory is that I have made lifelong friends through this company. Being in a service field bonds you to other people because you share the same passion. Lighthouse has introduced me to some of the greatest people I have ever met!
What is your favorite memory from your time at Lighthouse?
My favorite part about working with kiddos at Lighthouse is when they completely surprise you and show you skills that you had no idea they had! These kiddos never fail to impress and amaze me with all of the things that they can learn. Working with them is the biggest blessing and I am so lucky to be their teacher!
How would you describe your Lighthouse experience?
I would describe my Lighthouse experience as memorable. I have gotten the chance to work at two centers and get to know so many different kiddos and therapists. It has been wonderful being a part of this community!
Olivia is a dog mom to a standard poodle named Stella and is looking forward to getting married in the Fall of 2020.
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