Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Centria Autism • Newport News, VA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for enthusiastic individuals to join a team as Registered Behavior Technicians, making a difference in the lives of children with autism. The technician will work one-on-one with children, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The role involves using evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors. Candidates should be passionate about helping children with autism reach their full potential, patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team. Comprehensive training will be provided, even for those without prior experience. The role requires physical activity, as children can be unpredictable and clients move, necessitating comfort with standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and carrying children or objects up to 50 pounds. The position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on 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
• Registered Behavior Technician Certification required within 45 days of completing onboarding requirements

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