Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Centria Autism•Coppell, TX

3d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Centria Health is seeking Behavioral Health Technicians to provide one-on-one developmental and behavioral support to children with autism in their homes. Technicians implement learning programs and individualized behavioral intervention plans in partnership with a Behavior Analyst (BCBA), collect data on target behaviors, communicate with stakeholders, maintain client confidentiality, and regularly meet with their direct leader. Assignments are located within 15 minutes of the technician’s residence. The role offers a varied, flexible schedule of 15–20 hours per week. Technicians adapt teaching approaches to children’s physical and mental behaviors and use evidence-based techniques and physical activity to engage them. Some patient interactions may be confrontational. The position requires physical activity, including standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, and lifting or sometimes carrying children or objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The stated hourly rate is $18–$25; the posting also describes a starting hourly rate of $17–$19, with increases based on experience, certification level, and highest level of education.

Requirements

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 past year.
Pass a pre-employment background check.
Have patience, compassion, and the ability to work well in a team environment.
Be passionate about helping children with autism.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with children ages 0–18 in a daycare or classroom setting.
At least one year of experience working one-on-one with clients in a behavioral health environment.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one developmental and behavioral support to children with autism in their homes.
Implement learning programs and individualized behavioral intervention plans in partnership with a Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Collect data on target behaviors.
Communicate with stakeholders and maintain client confidentiality.
Regularly meet with the direct leader.
Adapt teaching techniques to children’s physical and mental behaviors.
Use evidence-based techniques and physical activity to engage children.