Behavior Technician

Behavior Technician

Anna, Texas, United States

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.

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.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about helping children with autism reach their full potential. You will need to be patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team environment. We will provide comprehensive training so that you are equipped and empowered to help each child, even if you don't currently have experience. Children can be unpredictable and potentially confrontational, so this role is not for the weak of spirit, mind, or body.

Part of the joy of working with kids is exercise! Our clients move, so you need to be comfortable standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and at times carrying children or objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.

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 a part of a dedicated team that is changing lives for the better. Apply now to start your journey as a Behavior Technician with us!

Pay Range: $18 - $25

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, squad, bend, etc.)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Candidates must obtain an Registered Behavior Technician Certification after completing onboarding

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

What makes this role unique?

• Family-home environment
• 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 you evidence-based techniques to engage actively with children with physical activity 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 about 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, 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 of 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.