Child Autism Specialist - Part Time
Barefoot Student · Gresham, OR · 1 mo ago
OTHR$19–$24/hrFull-time
About the role
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Behavior Technicians. 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) and using evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors.
Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one with children implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under BCBA guidance.
- Use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
- Reduce interfering behaviors.
- Collaborate with the clinical team and follow BCBA supervision.
- Maintain a patient, compassionate, and team-oriented attitude.
- Participate in comprehensive training provided by Centria.
- Be comfortable with physical demands including standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and carrying children or objects up to 50 pounds.
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 CPR, First Aid Certification and Tuberculosis test (if not had 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.
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 – Work today, get paid tomorrow!
- Unlimited opportunities to make an impact in the life of a special needs child.