Intervention Specialist

Merakey • Mount Pleasant, PA

13d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking an Intervention Specialist to provide behavioral modification support in a classroom in Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania. The role includes creating and implementing Positive Behavior Support Plans, collecting data, reporting progress, and using classroom behavior modification techniques. The specialist works one-on-one with students or with groups in a school setting, follows clinical guidance from a certified clinician, and provides verbal processing and other therapeutic services as needed. The role may also involve co-facilitating group sessions with a certified clinician or facilitating sessions independently when one is unavailable. The specialist must be able to pass and implement safety care training as needed, including recognizing antecedent behavior, using de-escalation techniques, applying physical techniques when warranted to protect students and nearby individuals, and documenting interventions. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• One of the following: a bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of relative work experience; an associate degree in a related field and two years of relative work experience; or Registered Behavior Technician status and four years of relative work experience.
• Ability to pass and implement safety care training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral modification support to the classroom.
• Create and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Collect data and report progress.
• Provide classroom behavior modification techniques.
• Work one-on-one with students or with groups in a school setting.
• Recognize antecedent behavior, use de-escalation techniques, and apply physical techniques when warranted for safety, following safety care training.
• Properly document interventions.
• Provide verbal processing of events and other therapeutic services as needed.
• Follow clinical guidance from a certified clinician.
• Co-facilitate group sessions with a certified clinician and facilitate group sessions independently when a certified clinician is unavailable.
• Perform other related duties when required or assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
• DailyPay access to earned pay.
• On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree