Behavior Technician

Behavior Technician

28 Aug 2024
Pennsylvania, Statecollege, 16801 Statecollege USA

Behavior Technician

Reference #: 5001037151706

Requisition Number

92071City

State CollegeShift

1st Shift - no week-endsExternal DescriptionAre you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Behavior Technician to join our team at our program in State College, PA.

If you are a Paraprofessional, Registered Behavior Technician, Behavior Health Technician, or a Personal Care Aide, this is the opportunity for you!

6 months verifiable experience working with children with autism or other disabilities is a requirement.

Earn 17.00 an hour up to 30 hours during School year Monday- Friday.

As a Behavior Technician you will work one on one in our school setting, where you will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of autistic/emotional support students who are all unique and amazing! Following each child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), you will help the student achieve their academic and behavioral goals. Your dedication and empathy will help our students learn in a trauma-informed environment. In this role, you will be part of a team where you can have fun and be an integral part of our students' development.

Complete timely ongoing data collection, including parent/staff correspondence and all required documentation.

Provide behavioral interventions and physical interventions as needed. Physical interventions may range from simple prompting and/or guided transport up to, and including, physical restraint of client. Interventions vary based on program regulations and appropriate training is provided based on same.

Monitor client performance and record relevant data to assess progress.

Accompany and assist client(s)/student(s) with activities and daily living which may include assisting with toileting and grooming.

Other duties as assigned.

To make a difference in a child's life - apply today at www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 90271

Benefits

Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more!

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!Position Type

Fee for ServiceState

PAWork Schedule

8:30am - 3:15pmRequirementsOur ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

Minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required.

6 months experience working with children with autism or other disabilities is preferred.

6 months of verifiable experience working with persons with developmental disabilities requirement.Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

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