Behavior Technician

Merakey • State College, PA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

At Merakey, we are seeking a Behavior Technician to join our team at our program in State College, PA. This opportunity is ideal for Paraprofessionals, Registered Behavior Technicians, Behavior Health Technicians, or Personal Care Aides. No experience is required as paid training is provided. The role offers $18.50/hour, working Monday – Friday, full school days from 8:30 am – 3:15 pm. As a Behavior Technician, you will work one-on-one in a school setting with autistic/emotional support students. You will follow each child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP) to help them achieve academic and behavioral goals in a trauma-informed environment. You will be an integral part of a team dedicated to student development. Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services, with over 8,000 employees supporting nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required.
• Availability to work Full Day of 8:15 am - 3:15 pm Monday – Friday

Nice To Haves

• 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. 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees