Center-Based Behavior Technician

Centria Autism • Lansing, MI

3d • 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). You will 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. The role involves working with children who may be unpredictable or potentially confrontational and requires substantial movement, including standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, and sometimes lifting or carrying children or objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The stated pay range is $17–$20. Centria describes a structured career path in Behavioral Analysis, retail partner discounts, access to an Employee Assistance Plan with mental health and counseling benefits, early wage access through Rain, and opportunities to make an impact in the life of a child with special needs.

Requirements

• Be passionate about helping children with autism.
• Be patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team environment.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and a tuberculosis test if one has not been completed within the last year.
• Be able to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Be able to move in various positions, including sitting, squatting, and bending.
• Be able 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

• Comprehensive training
• 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