Behavioral Health Technician

Reference #: Requisition Number 92274 City New Kensington Shift 1st Shift - with week-ends External Description 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. Our children and adolescents are seeking a passionate, fun, and enthusiastic Behavior Health Technician who can help them achieve greatness as part of our program in New Kensington, 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 Registered Behavior Technician training and have opportunities for clinical supervision towards licensure. Position Details As a Behavior Health 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. Earn 18.00/hour. Monday-Friday at home & elementary school. To make a difference in a child's life - apply /careers Requisition number: 92274 Benefits Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more! DailyPay Work/Life Balance Flexible Schedules Cell Phone Discount Plans Employee Referral Bonuses 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 throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! Position Type Fee for Service State PA Work Schedule 1st and 2nd shift with some weekends Schedule based on caseload. Requirements Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills: Required: Minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required. 3-6 months experience in the division of behavioral health services Preferred: Completed 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training course. 2 years' experience in the division of behavioral health services. Completed college coursework in mental health, child development, or a related field. 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.

Created: 2024-10-19