Behavior Technician

Centria Autism • Tigard, OR

3d • $19 - $20

About The Position

Behavior Technicians work one-on-one with children with autism, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). They use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors. The position is intended for people who are passionate about helping children with autism reach their potential. Candidates should be patient, compassionate, and able to work well as part of a team. Comprehensive training is provided, and prior experience is not required. The work may involve unpredictable or confrontational behavior and substantial physical activity, including standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and sometimes carrying children or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Passion for helping children with autism.
• Patience, compassion, and the ability to work well in a team.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and a tuberculosis test if one has not been completed within the last year.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Ability to move in various positions, including sitting, squatting, and bending.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children with autism.
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
• Help reduce interfering behaviors.

Benefits

• Structured career path in the field of Behavioral Analysis.
• Discounts to hundreds of retail partners via Benefit Hub.
• Access to Centria’s Employee Assistance Plan, including mental health and counseling benefits.
• Opportunities to make an impact in the life of a child with special needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED