Behavior Technician - Fee for Service (School)
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 seeking a Behavior Technician to join our team at our program in Hampden Township, located in the Cumberland Valley School District, PA. If you are a Paraprofessional, Registered Behavior Technician, Behavior Health Technician, or a Personal Care Aide, this is the opportunity for you! No experience required- we provide PAID training. Earn $20.00 an hour Monday- Friday (up to 30 hours a week). Position Details and Duties As a Behavior Technician you will work one on one in our school setting, where you will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of autistic/emotional support students who are all unique and amazing! Following each child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), you will help the student achieve their academic and behavioral goals. Your dedication and empathy will help our students learn in a trauma-informed environment. In this role, you will be part of a team where you can have fun and be an integral part of our 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 8:30am to 3:15pm.
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.
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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
