Behavior Tech -PRN

Merakey; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth)

Voluntary benefits

Care.com backup care access

Employee assistance program

Well-being platform

Employee discounts

Free online learning

Job summary

Merakey seeks a Behavior Technician to join our Baton Rouge program. This role provides one-on-one support using evidence-based ABA techniques in family homes, schools, and community settings. The candidate will work 7:30am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday, with at least 15 hours per week.

You may interact with children and support daily activities, including use of medical equipment if needed. We offer benefits tailored to flexible work arrangements and opportunities to develop in a non-profit

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Availability to work during operation hours 7:30am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday.
• 3–6 months experience in behavioral health services is preferred.
• Completed college coursework in mental health, child development, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement treatment plans or IEPs.
• Provide 1:1 behavioral interventions and support.
• Perform data collection and documentation of progress.
• Assist clients with daily living activities as needed (toileting, grooming).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework in mental health/child development (preferred)

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 a non-profit organization that has been helping people for over 50 years; we are not a private equity-backed organization.

We are seeking aBehavior Technicianto join our team at our program inBaton Rouge, LA.

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

(Must be available for a minimum for 15 hours per week.)

As a member of our team, the Behavior Technician provides one-on-one support and assistance to assigned client(s)/student(s). This could include support and assistance in the use of medical equipment and/or daily activities. A Behavior Technician may provide support to more than one client/student, but not at the same time.

POSITION DETAILS and DUTIES

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 family homes, schools, and community settings. You will get to have fun and let your personality shine while applying individualized treatment.

• Review and implement IEP or treatment plan
• Complete timely ongoing data collection, including parent/staff correspondence and all required documentation
• Provide behavioral interventions and physical interventions as needed. Interventions vary based on program regulations and appropriate training is provided based on same.
• Accompany and assist clients(s)/student(s) with activities and daily living which may include assisting with toileting and grooming.
• Other duties as assigned

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• 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. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical 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).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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!

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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