Behavior Technician: Build Skills & Independence

Maxim Healthcare; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Session makeup hours

Awards program

Career growth

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Behavior Technician to help children and/or adults build skills for greater independence, communication, and connection. You’ll provide one-on-one support in home-based or community-based settings and work with Board Certified Behavior Analysts to follow behavior-change plans.

You’ll collect progress data, create engaging sessions, and help families address challenging behaviors while advancing your own behavioral-health skills and career.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Completed college coursework in psychology, education, social work, behavioral science, or human development; or at least one year of experience working with children as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children and/or adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and similar developmental delays and behavioral health challenges.
• Help individuals build social and communication skills.
• Support families by addressing repetitive or restrictive behaviors.
• Follow behavior-change plans created by Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
• Collect and document progress, milestones, and session information accurately.
• Create encouraging, structured interactions during every session.

Skills

Special needs passion

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Behavior Technician to help children and/or adults build skills for greater independence, communication, and connection. You’ll provide one-on-one support in home-based or community-based settings and work with Board Certified Behavior Analysts to follow behavior-change plans.

You’ll collect progress data, create engaging sessions, and help families address challenging behaviors while advancing your own behavioral-health skills and career.