Behavior Technician

Merakey • Altoona, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Behavior Technician to work one-on-one with students in a school setting in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The students include autistic and emotional-support students with individual needs. The technician follows each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), behavior plan, and individualized reinforcement systems to help students meet academic and behavioral goals in a trauma-informed environment. Training is provided, including training for physical interventions as appropriate to program regulations.

The position involves collecting and recording student progress data, maintaining documentation and parent/staff correspondence, supporting students with activities and daily living tasks such as toileting and grooming, and collaborating with families and the team to support continuity of care. The schedule is Monday through Friday during the school day. The posting lists a pay rate of $18.50 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday for the full school day; the posting gives the schedule as 8:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m. and later lists 8:15 a.m.–3:15 p.m.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with students in a school setting.
• Follow each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), behavior plan, and individualized reinforcement systems.
• Help students achieve academic and behavioral goals in a trauma-informed environment.
• Complete timely ongoing data collection, parent/staff correspondence, and required documentation.
• Provide behavioral and physical interventions as needed, including prompting, guided transport, or physical restraint, following applicable program regulations and training.
• Monitor student performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Accompany and assist students with activities and daily living, including toileting and grooming when needed.
• Collaborate with families and the team to support continuity of care.
• Complete required training and other assigned duties.

Benefits

• DailyPay access to earned pay.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
• Voluntary limited benefits through the American Worker, including limited medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; these are 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 for entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

What This Job Offers

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