Center-Based Child Autism Specialist - We Train You
Centria Autism · Salem, OR · 2 days ago
Healthcare$19–$20/hrFull-time
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
- Adapt to the unpredictable and potentially confrontational nature of working with children
- Exercise and maintain physical fitness to handle the demands of the job
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
- Not specified
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to adapt to changing situations
- Patience and empathy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
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: $19 - $20 per hour
Schedule
Hours vary based on client needs, but typically include evenings and weekends.