Behavior Technician
Centria Autism
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one with children with autism.
- Implement individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
- Reduce interfering behaviors.
- Stand, walk, sit, grasp, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, lift, and at times carry children or objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- $20 - $24 per hour pay range.
- 18+ years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to obtain a CPR, First Aid Certification.
- Ability to obtain 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.
- Candidates must obtain a Registered Behavior Technician Certification after completing onboarding.
Qualifications
- Passionate about helping children with autism.
- Patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team environment.
- Comfortable with physical demands of the role, including moving in various positions and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Able to work well in a team environment.