Behavior Technician

LifeWorks Schools; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavior Technician for their innovative school in Media, PA. This role involves providing behavior management support to students and staff, monitoring behavioral achievements, and implementing improvement plans. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Education or related fields and experience working with adolescents facing behavioral health challenges. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment, contributing to the educational and therapeutic success of students. Join a team committed to fostering positive behavioral outcomes and personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Experience with special education preferred.
• Prior experience with adolescents in school setting desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior management support to staff and students.
• Monitor student behavioral achievement and improvement plans.
• Complete tasks related to behavioral interventions and school operations.

Skills

Behavior Management

Observation Skills

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Degree in Criminal Justice

Degree in Human Services

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking an energetic, collaborative, and experienced Behavior Technician for our LifeWorks School in Media, PA for the 2024-2025 Academic School Year.

TheLifeWorksSchools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school effected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges.LifeWorkscomprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence based educational/therapeutic supports makeLifeWorksthe regional provider of choice.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide behavior management support to all staff by working with students on both an individual and group basis as needed.
2. Monitor student behavioral achievement through observation and other quantitative methods.
3. Manage student behavior through level system, S.M.A.R.T. Program and School wide Discipline Plan.
4. Monitor student’s behavior improvement plan (if applicable) or Positive Behavior Support Plan (if applicable) and address goals and objectives.
5. Completes tasks assigned by staff pertaining to school environment, behavioral interventions, and other operational functions in the school, i.e. discipline consequences, peer mediation, conflict resolution, restitution, phone calls to parents/ guardian, Functional behavioral assessments, discipline referral tabulation, etc.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement

Candidates must apply directly on our website at LifeWorks Careers(click CAREERS tab for openings)

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level degree in Education, Criminal Justice, or other related degree in Human Services field of study required.
• Experience with Special Education is preferred.
• Prior experience working with adolescents with behavioral health challenges within a school setting is highly desirable.

EEO Statement

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