Behavior Technician - School; K-12 - Altoona, PA

Overview

Behavior Technician - School (K-12)

Location:

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

Position Type:
Fee for Service

Shift: 1st Shift - no weekends

Work Schedule:

M-F 8:30-3:15

• Review and implement IEP or treatment plan
• Complete timely ongoing data collection, including parent/staff correspondence and all required documentation
• Collaborate with families and team for continuity of care
• 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 of 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
• Complete required trainings as assigned
• Attend required supervisions and meetings
• Uphold the company mission and core values
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required
• 6 months of experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred
• Experience working with children with autism is preferred
• Must be available the full school day, Monday-Friday, from 8:30am to 3:15pm

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 Altoona, 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 $18.50 an hour Monday
- Friday up to 30 hours.

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.

• Review and implement IEP or treatment plan
• Complete timely ongoing data collection, including parent/staff correspondence and all required documentation
• Collaborate with families and team for continuity of care
• 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
• Implement and follow through with client/student behavior plan as well as individualized reinforcement systems for individual client assigned
• Complete required trainings as assigned
• Attend required supervisions and meetings
• Uphold the company mission and core values
• Other duties as assigned

• Daily Pay -- 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  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…