Behavior Technician

Centria Autism • Molalla, OR

4d • $19 - $20

About The Position

Centria is seeking enthusiastic Behavior Technicians to work one-on-one with children with autism. The role involves implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), using evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills and reduce interfering behaviors. Comprehensive training is provided, and prior experience is not required.

The role calls for patience, compassion, teamwork, and comfort responding to children who may be unpredictable or confrontational. The work is physically active and involves moving through a range of positions, as well as lifting or carrying children or objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The stated pay range is $19–$20. Centria describes a structured career path in behavioral analysis, access to employee assistance resources, retail discounts, and early wage access.

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 in the last year.
• Be able to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Be able to move through positions such as sitting, squatting, and bending.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Be comfortable with active work involving standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting, and with children who may be unpredictable or confrontational.

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.
• Use evidence-based techniques to 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 benefits around mental health and counseling.
• Early wage access through Rain, allowing employees to get paid the day after working.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED