Behavior Technician

Centria Autism • Gobles, MI

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Centria is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Behavior Technicians, offering the opportunity to significantly impact the lives of children with autism. In this role, you will work directly with children, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The position involves using evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills, while also working to reduce challenging behaviors. Candidates should be passionate about helping children with autism achieve their full potential, possessing patience, compassion, and strong teamwork skills. Comprehensive training will be provided, making prior experience unnecessary. The role is physically demanding and requires resilience, as children can be unpredictable and confrontational. It involves active movement, including standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and occasionally carrying children or objects up to 50 pounds. This role offers the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.

Requirements

• Passionate about helping children with autism
• Patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team
• 18+ years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a CPR, First Aid Certification and Tuberculosis test (if you haven’t 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

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