Lighthouse Autism Center Staff Spotlight: Ian
Ian’s Lighthouse Autism Center Journey
Ian is an IT Help Desk Specialist at Lighthouse Autism Center and has been with Lighthouse Autism Center since August of 2020. He started at TBS in 2019 in Greenfield, IN, which was acquired by Lighthouse in January 2020. Ian was a Registered Behavior Technician from 2020 to 2021, then he became a Senior Therapist at Lighthouse’s Anderson Center. Rather than go to college, Ian started as a Behavior Technician in 2016 in Muncie, IN, where he became an RBT. Ian considers himself to be a band nerd at heart, and he has participated in 16 years of combined marching band, and indoor percussion experience as a performer, educator, and visual designer. His primary instrument is the Euphonium. Ian marched with the Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps in 2017 and got to perform at Lucas Oil Stadium for Semi Finals. He loves to play Magic the Gathering and League of Legends. Ian has been married for 3 years and has a son, Connor who is 2 years old. You may see him on video call with Ian sometimes!
What made you decide to apply to Lighthouse?
I applied for the IT position at Lighthouse because I really wanted to participate at a higher level, but I also knew I didn’t want to pursue a BCBA license since I did not plan to go to school.
What is your favorite part of working at Lighthouse Autism Center?
One of my favorite things about Lighthouse Autism Center and the people in it, is the unified pursuit of excellence and quality of care for the learners. Working as an RBT was a tough job, and working in IT brings its share of challenges, but I can say with certainty that the MO is clear from top to bottom in each department and each center. Everyone wants to be the best they can be for the learners. I see it when I video chat PMs and RBT Trainers alike at a center. I can hear it in the background when staff and learners laugh and learn together. It’s the aspect of my job I cherish most. Each video call brings with it an ambience of center life that I left behind.
How would you describe your experience working for Lighthouse?
There are some really great people working for LAC that are looking for talent, and that extends beyond just skill in ABA. Opportunity will present itself, and when it does do not hesitate to put yourself out there.
Ready for a career where you can make a difference?
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