Behavior Technician

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HealthcareBehavior Technician

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Minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required. 6 months of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities required.

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HealthcareBehavior Technician

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 in our Scranton, PA location.

PAY $20.00

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 child’s 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

What We Offer

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Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

✓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.

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.

Requirements

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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