Behavior Technician

Merakey; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Voluntary limited benefits

Care.com backup childcare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Well-being platform

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Behavior Technician in Fort Worth, TX to provide 1:1 ABA-based services in family homes, schools, and community settings. The role supports children with developmental disabilities and those on the autism spectrum.

The position offers part-time hours, with pay at $18.50 per hour, and requires a high school diploma or GED and 3–6 months of relevant experience. Prior paraprofessional/behavioral health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: high school diploma or GED.
• 3-6 months experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience working with children with autism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement IEP or treatment plan.
• Complete timely ongoing data collection and documentation.
• Provide behavioral and, if needed, physical interventions.
• Monitor client progress and record data to assess progress.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, toileting, and grooming.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Experience with developmental disabil

Experience with autism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

Minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required.
Availability to work Full Day of 8:15 am - 3:15 pm Monday – Friday
3-6 months of experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
Experience working with children with autism is preferred.

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 a Behavior Technician to join our team at our program in Fort Worth, TX

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

Earn $18.50 an hour. Part-time hours between Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm

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.
Monitor client performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
Accompany and assist clients(s)/student(s) with activities and daily living which may include assisting with toileting and grooming. with toileting and grooming.
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.
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!

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.