Behavior Technician

Merakey • Fort Worth, TX

33d • $17

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an
extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We
are a non-profit organization that has been helping people for over 50 years; we
are not a private equity-backed organization. We are seeking a Behavior
Technician to join our team at our program in Fort Worth, TX

If you are a Paraprofessional, Registered Behavior Technician, Behavior Health
Technician, or a Personal Care Aide, this is the opportunity for you!

Earn $17.00 an hour. Part-time hours between Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

POSITION DETAILS and DUTIES

At Merakey, you can make a change in the life of a child. Using evidence-based
treatments (such as Applied Behavior Analysis – ABA) to provide 1:1 direct
service in family homes, schools, and community settings. You will get to have
fun and let your personality shine while applying individualized treatment.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required.
• Availability to work during operation hours of 7:30am – 4:00 pm Monday - Friday.
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in the division of behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement IEP or treatment plan
• Complete timely ongoing data collection, including parent/staff correspondence and all required documentation
• Provide behavioral interventions and physical interventions as needed. 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 clients(s)/student(s) with activities and daily living which may include assisting with toileting and grooming. with toileting and grooming.
• 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.
• 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: 5,001-10,000 employees