Behavior Technician — Empower Autism, Grow with Impact

Centria-Healthcare; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Supportive team environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Centria Autism is seeking enthusiastic Behavior Technicians to support children with autism. You will work one-on-one with children, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a BCBA.

You will use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors. We provide comprehensive training, and no prior experience is required.

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 preemployment 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 onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under BCBA guidance.
• Use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors.

Skills

Patience with children

Compassion

Teamwork

18+ years old

Mobility

Lifting up to 50 pounds

CPR/First Aid/TB tests

Background check

RBT certification within 45 days

Education

High school diploma or GED

RBT Certification

Job description

Centria Autism is seeking enthusiastic Behavior Technicians to support children with autism. You will work one-on-one with children, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a BCBA.

You will use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors. We provide comprehensive training, and no prior experience is required.