Behavior Technician
Centria Autism
Location
Smithfield, Virginia
Salary
$16 - $20 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Behavior technicians will work directly with children with autism, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the supervision of a board certified behavior analyst (Bcba). This involves teaching essential skills like communication and social interaction while actively reducing interfering behaviors using established techniques.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be passionate about helping children with autism, demonstrating patience and compassion while being able to work effectively in a team setting. Essential requirements include being 18 or older, possessing a high school diploma or ged, and the ability to pass physical demands such as lifting up to 50 pounds and obtaining necessary certifications like cpr and first aid.
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