Behavior Technician

Centria Autism • Coppell, TX

4d • $18 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Centria Health is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to work one-on-one with children with autism and their families in the child’s home. Technicians implement learning programs and individualized behavioral intervention plans in partnership with a Behavior Analyst (BCBA), collect data on target behaviors, communicate with stakeholders, maintain client confidentiality, and meet regularly with their direct leader. The role focuses on building trust with children and families while supporting children’s social, behavioral, and developmental progress. Assignments are within 15 minutes of the technician’s residence in Coppell, Texas. The schedule is flexible and varies, with 15–20 hours per week. The posting lists an hourly rate of $18–$25 in its overview, and later describes a starting hourly rate of $15–$18, increasing based on experience, certification level, and education.

Requirements

• Passion for helping children with autism and making a difference in their lives.
• Patience, compassion, and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and a tuberculosis test if one has not been completed in the past year.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Ability to perform physical activities including standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, and lifting; may at times carry children or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working with children ages 0–18 in a daycare or classroom setting.
• At least one year of experience working one-on-one with clients in a behavioral health environment.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children with autism and their families in the child’s home.
• Implement learning programs and individualized behavioral intervention plans in partnership with a Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Collect data on target behaviors.
• Communicate with stakeholders and maintain client confidentiality.
• Meet regularly with the direct leader.
• Adapt teaching techniques to children’s physical and mental behaviors and provide developmental and behavioral support.
• Use evidence-based techniques and physical activity to engage children.

Benefits

• Unlimited opportunities to make an impact in the life of a child with special needs.
• A structured career path in Behavioral Analysis.
• Discounts to hundreds of retail partners through Benefit Hub.

What This Job Offers

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