Autism Behavior Technician - Growth Path & Early Pay

Centria Healthcare; Gambrills (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career path in ABA field

Discounts via Benefit Hub

Employee Assistance Plan (mental well‑

Early wage access via Rain

Paid safety training and onboarding

Job summary

Centria Healthcare is seeking enthusiastic Behavior Technicians to work one-on-one with children with autism, implementing individualized intervention plans under a BCBA. You will use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing challenging behaviors.

Candidates should be patient, compassionate, and team-oriented. Training is provided; you may need to obtain CPR/First Aid and pass a background check. Lifting up to 50 pounds is required.

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 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
• Registered Behavior Technician Certification required within 45 days of onboarding

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

Patience

Teamwork

Passion for autism support

18+ years old

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Centria Healthcare is seeking enthusiastic Behavior Technicians to work one-on-one with children with autism, implementing individualized intervention plans under a BCBA. You will use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing challenging behaviors.

Candidates should be patient, compassionate, and team-oriented. Training is provided; you may need to obtain CPR/First Aid and pass a background check. Lifting up to 50 pounds is required.