Behavior Technician - School (K-12)

Merakey • Greensburg, PA

7d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Behavior Technician to join their team at a school program in Greensburg, PA. This role involves working one-on-one with autistic/emotional support students in a school setting, helping them achieve academic and behavioral goals within a trauma-informed environment. The Behavior Technician will be part of a team dedicated to student development.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required.
• Must be available the full school day, typically from 8:15am to 3:15pm.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with persons with developmental disabilities preferred
• Experience working with children with autism is preferred

Responsibilities

• Following each child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), 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

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).
• Access to 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED