Behavior Technician

About the role

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Behavior Technicians. As a Behavior Technician, you will work one-on-one with children, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). You will use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children with autism
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans
• Teach communication, social, and daily living skills
• Reduce interfering behaviors using evidence-based techniques
• Provide support and encouragement to children and their families
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development
• Ensure safety and compliance with all policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with BCBA and other team members

Requirements

• Passionate about helping children with autism
• Patient and compassionate
• Able to work well in a team environment
• 18+ years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a CPR, First Aid Certification and Tuberculosis test (if you haven’t had one in the last year)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
• Ability to move in various positions (sit, squat, bend, etc.)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• Experience with evidence-based behavioral interventions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Passion for making a positive impact on children's lives

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Passion for making a positive impact on children's lives

Benefits

• Structured career path in the field of Behavioral Analysis
• Discounts to hundreds of retail partners via our Benefit Hub
• Access to Centria’s Employee Assistance Plan with benefits around mental health and counseling
• Early wage access to employees through Rain
• Unlimited opportunities to make an impact in the life of a special needs child

Pay

The pay range for this position is $17 - $20 per hour.

Schedule

Hours may vary based on client needs and may include evenings and weekends.