Behavior Technician

About the Role

As a Behavior Technician you will work one‑on‑one with children with autism, 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. The role requires patience, compassion, teamwork, and the ability to handle the physical demands of working with active children.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans under BCBA supervision.
• Teach communication, social, and daily living skills using evidence‑based techniques.
• Reduce interfering behaviors through targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent plan execution.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sessions and child progress.
• Follow safety and health protocols, including CPR, First Aid, and tuberculosis testing requirements.

Requirements

• Passion for helping children with autism; patient, compassionate, and team‑oriented.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and a recent tuberculosis test (if not completed within the last year).
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background check.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, lift, and carry up to 50 lb.
• Obtain a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification after completing onboarding.

Perks

• Structured career path in the field of Behavioral Analysis.
• Discounts to hundreds of retail partners via the Benefit Hub.
• Access to Centria’s Employee Assistance Plan for mental health and counseling.
• Early wage access through Rain – work today, get paid tomorrow.
• Unlimited opportunities to make an impact in the life of a special‑needs child.

Pay

Pay range: $18 – $25 per hour (full range of potential wages; actual pay varies based on qualifications, performance, experience, and seniority).