Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Centria Autism • Kentwood, MI

4d • $17 - $20

About The Position

Centria is seeking enthusiastic Behavior Technicians to work with children with autism. In this role, you will work one-on-one with children, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). You will use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors. Comprehensive training is provided, including for candidates without prior experience.

The position involves an active working environment. Children can be unpredictable and potentially confrontational, and the role requires comfort standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, lifting, and sometimes carrying children or objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and their families.

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 in various positions, including sitting, squatting, and bending.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

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.
• Work 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, with benefits around mental health and counseling.
• Early wage access through Rain.

What This Job Offers

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