ABA Behavior Technician - Full Time

Merakey; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Employee discounts

Access to online learning

Job summary

Merakey in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is seeking a Behavior Technician to join our team. The role involves 1:1 direct service using evidence-based ABA approaches in schools and community settings.

This position offers a pay rate of $17.00 per hour with hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The ideal candidate has at least a high school diploma or GED and may have 3–6 months of related experience; college coursework in mental health is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Availability to work 7:30am–4:00pm Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 direct ABA-based services in schools and community settings.
• Complete timely data collection and required documentation, including parent/staff communication.
• Engage with children by applying individualized treatment and maintaining a positive, supportive demeanor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are 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 in ourBaton Rouge, Louisianalocation.

PAY $17.00

HOURS MON-FRI 8-4

POSITION DETAILS

• At Merakey, you can make a change in the life of a child. Using evidence-based treatments (such as Applied Behavior Analysis – ABA) to provide 1:1 direct service in schools and community settings.
• Complete timely ongoing data collection, including parent/staff correspondence and all required documentation.
• You will get to have fun and let your personality shine while applying individualized treatment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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!

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

Required:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required.
• Availability to work during operation hours of 7:30am – 4:00 pm Monday - Friday.

Preferred:

• 3-6 months experience in the division of behavioral health services.
• Completed college coursework in mental health, child development, or a related field.

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