School-Based Behavior Technician - Paid Training, $20/hr

Merakey; Scranton (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Voluntary limited benefits through AMW

Access to Care.com for backup care

Confidential counseling and EAP

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Behavior Technician for a Scranton, PA program where you will work one-on-one with students in a school setting. No experience required, PAID training provided, and the role offers a consistent schedule from 8:30am to 3:15pm, Monday through Friday.

You’ll implement and monitor behavior plans, collect data, and collaborate with families and a supportive team to help students reach academic and behavioral goals in a trauma-informed environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 6 months of experience with developmental disabilities is required.
• 6 months experience with autism or developmental disabilities 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. 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Behavior Technician for a Scranton, PA program where you will work one-on-one with students in a school setting. No experience required, PAID training provided, and the role offers a consistent schedule from 8:30am to 3:15pm, Monday through Friday.

You’ll implement and monitor behavior plans, collect data, and collaborate with families and a supportive team to help students reach academic and behavioral goals in a trauma-informed environment.