Behavior Technician - Fee for Service

Merakey • East Pennsboro Township, PA

4h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

At Merakey, we are seeking a Behavior Technician to join our team at our program in Hampden Township, located in the Cumberland Valley School District, PA. This role is suitable for individuals who are Paraprofessionals, Registered Behavior Technicians, Behavior Health Technicians, or Personal Care Aides. No prior experience is required as paid training will be provided. As a Behavior Technician, you will work one-on-one in a school setting with a diverse group of autistic/emotional support students. Your primary responsibility will be to help students achieve their academic and behavioral goals by following their Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP). You will contribute to fostering a trauma-informed learning environment and play an integral role in the students' development.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required.
• Must be available the full school day, Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 3:15.

Nice To Haves

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