Behavior Technician

Merakey; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Behavior Technician to join their dedicated team in State College. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students with diverse needs, working closely with them to achieve their educational and behavioral goals. With a supportive environment and comprehensive training provided, you will be well-equipped to guide students through their individual challenges. Enjoy a rewarding career with flexible schedules and the opportunity to contribute to a positive learning atmosphere. If you are passionate about making a difference and working with children, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Availability to work full day Monday – Friday required.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with students in a school setting.
• Implement Individual Education Plans and monitor student progress.
• Provide behavioral and physical interventions as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Behavioral Intervention

Data Collection

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 at our program in State College, PA.

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

No experience required - we provide PAID training.

Earn $18.50/hour. Monday – Friday Full School Day 8:30am – 3:15pm.

As a Behavior Technician, you will 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! Following each child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), you will help the student achieve their academic and behavioral goals. Your dedication and empathy will help our students learn in a trauma-informed environment. In this role, you will be part of a team where you can have fun and be an integral part of our students’ development.

• Complete timely ongoing data collection, including parent/staff correspondence and all required documentation.
• 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.
• Monitor client performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Accompany and assist client(s)/student(s) with activities and daily living which may include assisting with toileting and grooming.
• Other duties as assigned.

To make a difference in a child’s life – apply today at www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 100003

Benefits

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses

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.

Qualifications

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 8:30 am - 3:15 pm Monday – Friday required.
• 3-6 months of experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience working with children with autism is preferred.