Center-Based Behavior Technician

Life Skills Autism Academy · Plano, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Our Story Life Skills Autism Academy is looking for exceptional behavior technicians! Candidates must hold and maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) as issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or be willing to complete a 40 hour training course and sit for their RBT competency exam within 45 days of employment. Registered Behavior Technicians help the development of children who are on the Autism Spectrum by providing ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy in a 1:1 setting under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This therapy is used to increase critical developmental skills such as language and communication, social, and school readiness behaviors Compensation & Benefits: Pay Range: $18-$25, increases based on education and experience Paid time off Benefits plan - medical, dental, vision, etc. Uncapped Structured Pay Plan Tuition Discount Program Practicum Program - earn your supervision hours! Early wage access to employees - Work today, get paid tomorrow! Behavior Technician job responsibilities include: 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 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. Required Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge: If extended an offer, must be willing to participate in the company’s background check process. Minimum of a High School Diploma of 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 a client’s acting out physically or verbally. A positive attitude and drive to help a child acquire

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $12.93/hr ($26,894/yr). The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,381/yr
DFW Median $26,894/yr
Experienced (90th) $36,005/yr
vs. National Median -24.9%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.

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