Behavioral Health Technician – Earn extra income

Centria Autism; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Career path in Behavioral Analysis

Discounts to retail partners

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Behavioral Health Technicians to support neurodiverse children in their homes. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives while working flexible hours. You will implement individualized behavioral intervention plans in collaboration with a Behavior Analyst, adapting techniques to meet each child's needs. If you are passionate about helping children with autism and want to grow in the field of Behavioral Analysis, this position is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and offers a structured career path.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping children with autism and making a real difference.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Implement learning programs and collect data on target behaviors.
• Provide one-on-one developmental and behavioral support.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Building relationships

Patience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Mckinney, Texas, United States

Do you excel in building relationships with children and their families with trust and care?

Do you have a passion for helping neurodiverse children feel great about themselves while building confidence to achieve daily and long-term social and behavioral success?

Are you a compassionate caregiver with at least a high school diploma (or GED) located in McKinney, TX?

This is a great opportunity to supplement your income while improving children’s lives.

Centria Health is looking for Behavioral Health Technicians to work one-on-one with children and families with autism to implement learning programs, collect data on target behaviors, communicate with stakeholders, maintain client confidentiality, and regularly meet with their direct leader. You will build trust and care with the child and their family in their home setting within 15 minutes from where you reside.

Hourly Rate: $15 - $18

What makes this role unique?

• 15-20 hours/week, with a varied, flexible work schedule
• Assignments within 15 minutes from your residence

What your day as a Behavioral Health Technician will look like:

• At the child’s home, you will adapt teaching techniques to various physical and mental behaviors to provide one-on-one developmental and behavioral support, understanding some patient styles may be more confrontational than others.
• For guided help, you will partner with a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement individualized behavioral intervention plans which may include many physical and mental exercises to provide optimal support to your assigned child.
• You will use evidence-based techniques to engage actively with children, which may include standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and at times carrying children or objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.

What we look for in our Behavioral Health Technicians:

• A passion for helping children with autism and making a real difference in their lives.
• Patience and compassion with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• A high school diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age
• Ability to obtain a CPR, First Aid Certification and Tuberculosis test (if you haven’t had one in the past year)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• A minimum of one year experience working with children ages 0-18 in a daycare or classroom setting preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience working one-on-one with clients in a behavioral health environment preferred.

How we take care of our team members:

• A starting hourly rate between $15-$18 that increases based on experience, certification level, and highest level of education
• Unlimited opportunities to make an impact in the life of a child with special needs.
• A structured career path in the field of Behavioral Analysis
• Discounts to hundreds of retail partners via our Benefit Hub

About Centria:

Do Wonders. Since 2010, Centria Autism has helped over 10,000, and counting, children to acquire essential life skills to help them reach their full potential. Being a leader in ABA Therapy, we have had the great satisfaction of seeing the impact our work has had on our clients. The number of children reaching their potential through our services continues to flourish.