Merakey·Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Provide one-on-one behavioral and academic support to autistic and emotional support students in a school setting. Implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP) while assisting with daily living activities.
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 Greensburg, PA
If you are a Paraprofessional, Registered Behavior Technician, Behavior Health Technician, or a Personal Care Aide, this is the opportunity for you!
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 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
Earn $18.50 hourly (Monday – Friday up to 30 hours)
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Requisition number: 104411
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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo]
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
A high school diploma or GED is required, with a preference for experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities. Candidates must be available for the full school day from 8:15am to 3:15pm.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, Behavior Technician roles in K-12 settings are often driven by ongoing support needs for students with autism or developmental disabilities. These positions can be competitive because schools look for candidates who can commit to the full school day and bring relevant child-support experience. On this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time when comparing openings. Before applying, confirm your availability for 8:15am to 3:15pm and highlight any experience supporting children in structured school settings.