Center-Based Spanish Speaking Behavior Technician

Centria Autism • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Centria Autism is hiring Spanish-speaking Behavior Technicians to work with children with autism in a center-based setting. The role involves working one-on-one with children and implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Technicians use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors. Comprehensive training is provided, including for candidates without prior experience. The position requires patience, compassion, teamwork, and comfort working with children who may be unpredictable or confrontational. It also involves substantial movement and physical activity, including standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, and lifting or carrying children or objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The stated pay range starts at $19–$20; the posting describes this as the beginning of the potential wage range and notes that pay may vary based on qualifications, performance, experience, and/or seniority.

Requirements

• Be passionate about helping children with autism.
• Be patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team.
• 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.
• Be bilingual in Spanish.

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

• 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