Behavior Technician

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities is required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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!
• Help the student achieve their academic and behavioral goals according to their Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP).
• Implement and follow through with the behavior plan and individualized reinforcement systems for the assigned student.
• Provide behavioral interventions and physical interventions as needed, ranging from simple prompting and guided transport up to physical restraint of the client, based on program regulations and appropriate training.
• Uphold the company mission and core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional, Registered Behavior Technician, Behavior Health Technician, or Personal Care Aide experience is preferred.
• Paid training is provided.

Benefits

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker, including limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Pay and Schedule

Earn $20.00 hourly, Monday – Friday up to 30 hours (This is not a Fulltime Postion).

Schedule

Monday – Friday up to 30 hours (This is not a Fulltime Postion).

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 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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!