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Behavior Technician- Fee for service

Merakey, Mount Pleasant, PA, United States


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

MT PLEASANT, PA.

No Experience Required – We Provide PAID Training.

Earn $18.50/hour. Monday–Friday Full School Day 8:30am–3:15pm.

As a Behavior Technician you will work one on one in our school setting, and help autistic/emotional support students achieve their academic and behavioral goals following each child’s IEP and PBSP. 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.

Responsibilities

Complete timely ongoing data collection, including parent/staff correspondence and all required documentation.

Provide behavioral and physical interventions as needed, ranging from simple prompting and guided transport up to physical restraint of client.

Monitor client performance and record relevant data to assess progress.

Accompany and assist client(s)/student(s) with activities and daily living, including toileting and grooming.

Collaborate with families and the team for continuity of care.

Implement and follow through with client/student behavior plan and individualized reinforcement systems for assigned client.

Complete required training(s) as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Benefits
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.

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.

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 across 12 states each year. 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.

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