Autism Behavior Technician: Impactful One-on-One Support

Centria-Healthcare; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career path

Partner discounts

Employee assistance plan

Early wage access

Impactful work with children

Job summary

Centria Autism seeks enthusiastic individuals to join as Behavior Technicians to help children with autism. You will work one-on-one under a BCBA, applying evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing challenging behaviors.

Training is provided; you must be patient, compassionate, and able to work in a team. The role involves physical activity and lifting up to 50 pounds, with pay $20–$29 per hour.

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.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Ability to move in various positions and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Candidates must obtain a Registered Behavior Technician Certification after onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children under BCBA guidance.
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
• Reduce interfering behaviors.
• Maintain safety and comfort of clients during activities.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Registered Behavior Technician Certification

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Background check clearance

Job description

Centria Autism seeks enthusiastic individuals to join as Behavior Technicians to help children with autism. You will work one-on-one under a BCBA, applying evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing challenging behaviors.

Training is provided; you must be patient, compassionate, and able to work in a team. The role involves physical activity and lifting up to 50 pounds, with pay $20–$29 per hour.