Behavior Technician - Work with Kids - Training Provided

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.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children with autism in a one-on-one setting
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans as designed by a BCBA
• Teach communication, social, and daily living skills using evidence-based techniques
• Reduce interfering behaviors through applied behavior analysis methods
• Be comfortable standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and at times carrying children or objects that weigh up to 50 pounds

Requirements

• Passionate about helping children with autism
• Patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team environment
• 18+ years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification and a 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

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working as a Behavioral Technician
• Experience working with children with autism or other learning disabilities
• Experience as a Teacher's Aid, Tutor, CNA, Caregiver, or Home Health Aide

Pay

$19 - $20 per hour

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 through Rain - Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Unlimited opportunities to make an impact in the life of a special needs child