Child Autism Specialist

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 position requires patience, compassion, teamwork, and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks such as standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting or carrying children or objects up to 50 pounds.

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.
• Provide one‑on‑one support to children, adapting to unpredictable and potentially confrontational situations.
• Maintain physical activity throughout the day, including standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Complete comprehensive training provided by the employer.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.

Requirements

• Passion for 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 CPR, First Aid certification and a Tuberculosis test (if not completed within the last year).
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background check.
• Physical ability to move in various positions (sit, squat, bend, etc.) and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Pay

Pay Range: $19 – $24 per hour (full range of potential wages, varies based on qualifications, performance, experience, and seniority).

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 with mental health and counseling benefits.
• Unlimited opportunities to make an impact in the life of a special‑needs child.