Autism Behavior Technician — Impactful, Hands-On Intervention

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

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career path

Discounts via Benefit Hub

EAP mental health

Early wage access

Impact on children's lives

Job summary

Centria Autism is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Behavior Technicians. You will work one-on-one with children with autism, implementing personalized behavior intervention plans under a BCBA. You’ll teach communication, social and daily living skills while reducing challenging behaviors, with comprehensive training provided.

Applicants should be patient, compassionate, and capable of teamwork. The job involves physical activity and lifting up to 50 pounds.

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 within the last year.
• Ability to pass a preemployment background check.
• Ability to move in various positions (sit, squat, bend, etc.).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• MD Registered Behavior Technician Certification required within 45 days of onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under BCBA guidance.
• Teach communication, social, and daily living skills; reduce interfering behaviors.
• Be patient, compassionate and a team player; participate in comprehensive training.

Skills

Passionate about helping children with

Patient and compassionate

Team player

Education

18+ years old

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Centria Autism is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Behavior Technicians. You will work one-on-one with children with autism, implementing personalized behavior intervention plans under a BCBA. You’ll teach communication, social and daily living skills while reducing challenging behaviors, with comprehensive training provided.

Applicants should be patient, compassionate, and capable of teamwork. The job involves physical activity and lifting up to 50 pounds.