Behavior Technician

Centria Autism; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career path in Behavioral Analysis

Discounts via Benefit Hub

Employee Assistance Plan

Early wage access

Opportunities to impact special needs children

Job summary

A leading autism services provider in Midlothian, Virginia is seeking enthusiastic Behavior Technicians to make a real difference in the lives of children with autism. This role involves implementing individualized behavior intervention plans, using evidence-based techniques to teach various skills. Ideal candidates should have a passion for helping children, be patient, and hold a high school diploma. Perks include a structured career path and discounts through our Benefit Hub.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Registered Behavior Technician Certification required within 45 days of onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children implementing behavior intervention plans.
• Teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Patience

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.

Responsibilities

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. At the end of each day, you will go home knowing that you have made a meaningful impact on the life of a child and their family. Join us and become part of a dedicated team that is changing lives for the better.

Physical requirements

Children can be unpredictable and potentially confrontational, so this role requires being comfortable standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and at times carrying children or objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.

Pay and Requirements

Pay Range: $16 - $19

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
• Registered Behavior Technician Certification required within 45 days of completing onboarding requirements

Perks of Working at Centria

• 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 with Rain!
• Unlimited opportunities to make an impact in the life of a special needs child

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. This pay scale range is the full range of potential wages Centria Autism reasonably expects to pay for employees with this job title and this pay scale range varies dependent on job qualifications, performance, experience, and/or seniority. This range should not be interrupted to mean that Centria Autism currently employs any employees with this job title at the bottom or top of the pay scale range. Centria reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with or without written notice.