Behavior Technician

Reference #: 5001072661006
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 Scranton, PA. 
If you are a Paraprofessional, Registered Behavior Technician, Behavior Health Technician, or a Personal Care Aide, this is the opportunity for you! We provide PAID training. 
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! 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.  
 Following each childs Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), you will 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  
Earn $20.00 hourly Monday – Friday up to 30 hours.  
To be the difference in a childs life, apply today at: www.Merakey.org/careers 
Requisition number:95569 
Benefits 
Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more! 
 DailyPay 
 Work/Life Balance 
 Flexible Schedules 
 Cell Phone Discount Plans 
 Employee Referral Bonuses  
About Merakey 
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. 
 Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: 
 Minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required. 
 6 months of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities required. 
 6 months experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities is preferred 
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.