Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Centria Autism; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career path in the field of Behavioral Analysis

Discounts to hundreds of retail partners

Access to Employee Assistance Plan

Early wage access through Rain

Unlimited opportunities to make an impact in the life of a special needs child

Job summary

A leading behavioral healthcare provider is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join as Registered Behavior Technicians in Chesapeake, Virginia. You will work one-on-one with children, helping implement personalized intervention plans. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be passionate about aiding children with autism. The role offers significant contributions to a child's life and requires a high school diploma and a certification to be obtained shortly after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Registered Behavior Technician Certification required within 45 days.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children and implement individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Use evidence-based techniques to teach communication and social skills.
• Reduce interfering behaviors and promote positive client outcomes.

Skills

Passionate about helping children with autism

Patient and compassionate

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Registered Behavior Technicians. As a Registered 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

Responsibilities include:

• Work one-on-one with children and implement individualized behavior intervention plans under BCBA supervision.
• Use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
• Reduce interfering behaviors and promote positive client outcomes.

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 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
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Pay

Pay Range: $16 - $20

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!
• 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.