BEHAVIOR TECH

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Behavior Technician to work one-on-one with autistic and emotional support students in a school setting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The technician follows each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP) to support academic and behavioral goals in a trauma-informed environment and contribute to students’ development. Paid training is provided, and no prior experience is required. The position is listed at $23.00 per hour, with a Monday–Friday school-day schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday during the school day.
• Ability to meet the stated physical work demands: medium work exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and/or 10 pounds continuously; heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and/or over 20 pounds continuously.

Nice To Haves

• Three to six months of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Experience working with children with autism.

Responsibilities

• Complete timely ongoing data collection, parent and staff correspondence, and required documentation.
• Provide behavioral and physical interventions as needed, which may include prompting, guided transport, or physical restraint; training is provided as appropriate to program regulations.
• Monitor student performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Accompany and assist students with activities and daily living, which may include toileting and grooming.
• Collaborate with families and the team to support continuity of care.
• Implement and follow each assigned student’s behavior plan and individualized reinforcement systems.
• Complete required training as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• DailyPay access to pay when needed.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) employee contribution options.
• Voluntary limited medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance through the American Worker; 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 the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED