Behavior Technician

Centria Autism • West Bloomfield Charter Township, MI

3d • $17 - $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 employer provides comprehensive training, including for candidates without prior experience. Children may be unpredictable and potentially confrontational, and the work involves active movement and physical interaction. The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and their families.

Requirements

• Passionate about helping children with autism.
• Patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team.
• 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 in the last year.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, grasp, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, and squat as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry children or objects weighing 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.
• Work to 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.
• Early wage access through Rain.

What This Job Offers

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