Behavior Technician

About the role

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Behavior Technicians. As a Behavior Technician, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with autism. In this role, 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
• Adapt to the unpredictable and potentially confrontational nature of working with children
• Move in various positions (sit, squat, bend, etc.)
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed

Requirements

• Passionate about helping children with autism
• Patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team
• 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

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about helping children with autism. You will need to be patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team environment. Comprehensive training will be provided so that you are equipped and empowered to help each child, even if you don’t currently have experience.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to the unpredictable and potentially confrontational nature of working with children
• Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral interventions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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

Pay Range: $17 - $20 per hour

Schedule

Hours may vary based on client needs, but typically range from 8 hours per day, 4 days per week to 40 hours per week.