School-Based Behavior Technician

Behavior Tech Position

The Life Works School is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and experienced Behavior Tech for our Life Works School in Media, PA for the  Academic School Year. This is a full-time position offering great pay and benefits! This position qualifies for a $6,000 joining bonus! Must complete onboarding package within 7 days of job offer.

The Life Works Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school affected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. Life Works comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence-based educational/therapeutic supports make Life Works the regional provider of choice.

Provide behavior management support to all staff by working with students on both an individual and group basis as needed. Monitor student behavioral achievement through observation and other quantitative methods. Manage student behavior through level system, S.M.A.R.T. Program and School wide Discipline Plan. Monitor student's behavior improvement plan (if applicable) or Positive Behavior Support Plan (if applicable) and address goals and objectives.

Completes tasks assigned by staff pertaining to school environment, behavioral interventions, and other operational functions in the school, i.e. discipline consequences, peer mediation, conflict resolution, restitution, phone calls to parents/guardian, Functional behavioral assessments, discipline referral tabulation, etc.

Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation & generous paid time off Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi student loan refinancing program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries! Tuition reimbursement

Bachelor's level degree in Education, Criminal Justice, or other related degree in Human Services field of study preferred. Experience with Special Education is preferred. Prior experience working with adolescents with behavioral health challenges within a school setting is highly desirable.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.