Summary
Join our team and start a rewarding career helping children with autism acquire skills to reach their full potential. We provide training, a strong compensation package, and opportunities for performance-based pay raises and career advancement.
Requirements
- If extended an offer, must be willing to participate in the company’s background check process
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required
- Must have reliable transportation and in some cases, proof of driver’s license and valid car insurance
- Need to be at least 18 years of age
- Willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification along with a TB test if you had not had one in the past year
- Must be able to physically perform this job, including getting down on the floor and standing up many times, lifting up to 50lbs and the ability to run/move quickly if required to do so for the interaction with and safety and protection of the children with whom you work
- Need to be very reliable and able to show up for each scheduled therapy appointment
- Must always be professional in terms of both presentation and conduct
- Need to have patience to help keep our clients on task
- Able to maintain emotional control even if client acting out physically or verbally
- Positive attitude and drive to help a child acquire new skills is a must
- Strong attention to detail with ability to do repetitive things in a precise manner
- Ability to follow and carry out detailed instructions
- Strong understanding of technology to be able to record data on a mobile device and navigate digital applications
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong cultural competency with ability to remain flexible and open minded
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training
- Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols as outlined in client’s individualized treatment plan built by BCBA/BC
- Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior
- Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with the client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols
- Ensure documentation is completed on time and following established Centria procedures
- Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by BCBA/BC
- Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when working with clients and appropriately report all critical incidents and safety concerns
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment
- Assist BCBA/BC in preparation of client materials, behavior reduction assessments, and skills acquisition
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working as a: Behavioral Technician, Working in some capacity with children with autism or other learning disabilities, Teacher’s Aid, Tutor, CNA, Caregiver or Home Health Aide
