Behavior Technician

Centria Autism • Portland, OR

4d • $19 - $20

About The Position

Behavior Technicians work one-on-one with children with autism, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). They use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors. The role offers comprehensive training, including for candidates without prior experience, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and their families. Children may be unpredictable and potentially confrontational, and the work involves substantial movement and physical activity.

Requirements

• Passion for helping children with autism.
• Patience, compassion, and ability to work well in a team.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications and a tuberculosis test if one has not been completed in the last year.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Ability to move in various positions, including sitting, squatting, and bending.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Behavioral Technician.
• Experience working with children with autism or other learning disabilities.
• Experience as a teacher’s aide, tutor, CNA, caregiver, or home health aide.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children with autism.
• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a BCBA.
• Use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
• Use evidence-based techniques to reduce interfering behaviors.
• Move and, at times, carry children or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

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