Behavioral Tech

Merakey; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Limited benefits

Care.com access

EAP

Well-being platform

Employee discounts

Online learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Behavior Technician in Scranton, PA to work one-on-one with students in a school setting. You will follow IEP/PBSP to help students reach academic and behavioral goals while supporting daily living tasks.

Earn $20.00 hourly with paid training and a Monday–Friday schedule up to 30 hours. Merakey offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities within a diverse, mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months of experience with developmental disabilities.
• 6 months experience with autism or developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with students in a school setting to support behavioral goals.
• Follow IEP and PBSP to help academic and behavioral progress.
• Assist with activities of daily living and grooming as needed.
• Implement behavior plans and reinforcement strategies for each student.
• Contribute to trauma-informed, supportive learning environment.

Skills

Developmental disabilities

Autism experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job 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 Scranton, PA.

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

Compensation

Earn $20.00 hourly, Monday - Friday up to 30 hours (This is not a Fulltime Postion).

Benefits

• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required.
• 6 months of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities required.
• 6 months experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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!