Behavior Technician
Centria Autism
About the Role
- Implement individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
- Reduce interfering behaviors.
- Work one-on-one with children with autism.
Key Responsibilities
- Be patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team environment.
- 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 & Tech Stack
- 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
- Passionate about helping children with autism.
- Children can be unpredictable and potentially confrontational.
- Willingness to undertake comprehensive training.