Center-Based Behavior Technician

Centria Autism • East Lansing, MI

8h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Behavior Technician, you will work one-on-one with children with autism, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The role involves using evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors. The company seeks patient, compassionate, and team-oriented candidates who are passionate about helping children with autism reach their full potential. Comprehensive training will be provided, making prior experience unnecessary. The role is physically demanding and requires comfort with standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and carrying children or objects up to 50 pounds, as children can be unpredictable and potentially confrontational. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families.

Requirements

• Passionate about helping children with autism
• Patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team environment
• 18+ years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a CPR, First Aid Certification and Tuberculosis test (if not had one in the last year)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
• Ability to move in various positions (sit, squat, bend, etc.)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to obtain a Registered Behavior Technician Certification after completing onboarding

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children
• 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
• Reduce interfering behaviors

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees