Autism Behavior Technician: Empower Kids Daily

Centria-Healthcare; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career path

Retail discounts

Employee assistance

Early wage access

Impactful work

Job summary

Centria Autism in Lansing, MI is seeking enthusiastic Behavior Technicians to work one-on-one with children with autism under the supervision of a BCBA. You will implement individualized behavior intervention plans and employ evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing challenging behaviors.

The role requires patience and teamwork; extensive training will be provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Sitting down and standing up from the floor or chair many times throughout the work day.
• Occasionally lifting up to 50lbs.
• Running or moving quickly as needed to interact with, and for the safety and protection of your client(s).

Skills

Autism support

Compassionate

Team player

Age 18+

CPR First Aid

Background check

Lifts 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Centria Autism in Lansing, MI is seeking enthusiastic Behavior Technicians to work one-on-one with children with autism under the supervision of a BCBA. You will implement individualized behavior intervention plans and employ evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing challenging behaviors.

The role requires patience and teamwork; extensive training will be provided.