Behavior Technician - Paid Training, $18.50/hr, Mon-Fri

Merakey; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

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Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Behavior Technician for our Mt. Pleasant program in PA. This role involves one-on-one work with autistic/emotional support students, following each child’s IEP and PBSP to help achieve academic and behavioral goals.

No experience required—we provide PAID training and a Monday–Friday school-day schedule. Ideal candidates may be Paraprofessional or similar roles and are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate with families and team for continuity of care.
• Implement and follow through with client/student behavior plan as well as individualized reinforcement systems for individual client assigned.
• Complete required training(s)as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Behavior Technician for our Mt. Pleasant program in PA. This role involves one-on-one work with autistic/emotional support students, following each child’s IEP and PBSP to help achieve academic and behavioral goals.

No experience required—we provide PAID training and a Monday–Friday school-day schedule. Ideal candidates may be Paraprofessional or similar roles and are encouraged to apply.