Behavior Technician - Greensburg, PA

Merakey; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate Behavior Technician to join their dedicated team in Greensburg. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with children with autism and emotional support needs, helping them achieve their academic and behavioral goals. With no prior experience required, comprehensive paid training will be provided. You will be integral in creating a supportive and trauma-informed environment, making a real difference in the lives of students. Join a mission-driven organization that values diversity and offers flexible schedules, competitive pay, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 6 months of experience with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with students in a school setting.
• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Implement behavior plans and provide interventions.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabilities

Experience with children with autism

Empathy

Ability to follow IEPs and PBSPs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Behavior Technician

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Position Type

Fee for Service

Shift

1st Shift - no week-ends

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 3:15 pm

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required.


• 6 months of experience working with persons 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 seeking a Behavior Technician to join our team at our program in Greensburg, 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.

Position Details and Duties

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! 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.

• 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.


• Accompany and assist client(s)/student(s) with activities and daily living which may include assisting with toileting and grooming.


• Implement and follow through with client/student behavior plan as well as individualized reinforcement systems for individual client assigned.


• 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.


• Uphold the company mission and core values.


• Other duties as assigned

Earn $18.50 hourly (Monday - Friday up to 30 hours).8:30am to 3:15pm

To be the difference in a child's life, apply today at: www.Merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 98639

Benefits

Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more!

• 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!