Behavior Technician

Centriaautism; Kirby (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career path in ABA

Discounts via Benefit Hub

Employee Assistance Plan

Early wage access through Rain

Impact on lives of children

Job summary

Centria 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 use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors.

Responsibilities include direct client work, participating in training, and supporting successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 18+ years of age
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Passion for helping children with autism
• Patient, compassionate, and team-oriented
• CPR/First Aid certification and TB test required (if not done in last year)

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children under BCBA supervision
• Use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills
• Identify and reduce interfering behaviors to support outcomes
• Participate in training to support children effectively
• Assist in activities involving children or objects up to 50 pounds

Skills

Patience

Compassionate

Team player

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid Certification

Background check

RBT Certification after onboarding

Tuberculosis test

Job description

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Behavior Technicians. As a Behavior Technician, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with autism. You will work one-on-one with children, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). You will use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children to implement individualized behavior intervention plans under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
• Identify and reduce interfering behaviors to support functional outcomes for each child.
• Participate in training provided to equip you to support children effectively, even with no prior experience.
• Engage in activities that may require standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and, at times, carrying children or objects up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Passion for helping children with autism
• Patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification and complete a Tuberculosis test (if not completed in the last year)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
• Ability to move in various positions (sit, squat, bend, etc.) and lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Candidates must obtain a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification after onboarding

Perks and Benefits

• Structured career path in the field of Behavioral Analysis
• Discounts to hundreds of retail partners via Benefit Hub
• Access to Centria's Employee Assistance Plan with mental health and counseling benefits
• Early wage access through Rain – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Unlimited opportunities to make an impact in the life of a special needs child

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Veteran status, or disability status. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions. Centria reserves the right to amend the job description at any time, with or without written notice.