Behavior Technician

Centria Autism • Scottsdale, AZ

19d • $18 - $24

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 role involves working with active children and may include unpredictable or potentially confrontational situations. Centria provides comprehensive training, including for candidates without prior experience. The position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and their families.

Requirements

• Passion for helping children with autism.
• Patience, compassion, and ability to work well in a team environment.
• 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 move in various positions, such as sitting, squatting, and bending.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Behavioral Technician.
• Experience working in some capacity with children with autism or other learning disabilities.
• Experience as a Teacher’s Aid, tutor, CNA, caregiver, or home health aide.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children with autism.
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a BCBA.
• Use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
• Use evidence-based techniques to reduce interfering behaviors.
• Move and interact physically with children during sessions, including standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and sometimes carrying children or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Structured career path in behavioral analysis.
• Discounts to hundreds of retail partners through Benefit Hub.
• Access to Centria’s Employee Assistance Plan, including mental health and counseling benefits.
• Early wage access through Rain.
• Unlimited 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