Behavior Technician

Centria Autism • Walnut Cove, NC

16h • 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 one-on-one with children, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). You will utilize evidence-based techniques to teach essential communication, social, and daily living skills, while also working to reduce interfering behaviors. The ideal candidate is 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 requires resilience, as children can be unpredictable and potentially confrontational, and involves physical activity such as standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and occasionally carrying children or objects up to 50 pounds. This position offers the reward of making a meaningful impact on children and their families, inviting dedicated individuals to join a team committed to changing lives.

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
• Candidates must obtain a Registered Behavior Technician Certification after completing onboarding

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees