Behavior Technician

Centria Autism; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career path in the field of Behavioral Analysis

Discounts to retail partners via Benefit Hub

Employee Assistance Plan

Early wage access through Rain

Unlimited opportunities to impact special needs children

Job summary

An exceptional autism support organization in Texas is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Behavior Technicians. In this role, you will work one-on-one with children with autism, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a BCBA. Applicants must be 18+ years old, hold a high school diploma, and be passionate about helping children. The job offers a pay range of $15 - $20 and various employee perks that support personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children to implement individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
• Monitor progress and reduce interfering behaviors.

Skills

Passionate about helping children with autism

Patient

Compassionate

Ability to work well in a team

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

In this role, 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 guidance of a BCBA.
• Use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
• Reduce interfering behaviors and monitor progress.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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.
• Candidates must obtain a Registered Behavior Technician Certification after completing onboarding.

Pay & Perks

Pay Range: $15 - $20

• Structured career path in the field of Behavioral Analysis.
• Discounts to hundreds of retail partners via our Benefit Hub.
• Access to Centria’s Employee Assistance Plan with benefits around mental health and counseling.
• Early wage access to employees 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 at our company. 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, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Centria reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with or without written notice.

Additional Information

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