Behavior Technician - Merakey

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 a non-profit organization that has been helping people for over 50 years; we are not a private equity-backed organization.

We are seeking a Behavior Technician - Fulltime to join our team at our program in Grand Rapids, MI.

If you are a Paraprofessional, Registered Behavior Technician, Behavior Health Technician, or a Personal Care Aide, this is the opportunity for you!

We provide PAID RBT training and have opportunities for clinical supervision towards licensure.

Earn $16.00 to 18.00 an hour depending on experience and education with Fulltime benefits.

POSITION DETAILS and DUTIES

At Merakey, you can make a change in the life of a child. Using evidence-based treatments (such as Applied Behavior Analysis – ABA) to provide 1:1 direct service in family homes, schools, and community settings. You will get to have fun and let your personality shine while applying individualized treatment.


* Review and implement IEP or treatment plan
* Complete timely ongoing data collection, including parent/staff correspondence and all required documentation
* Provide behavioral interventions and physical interventions as needed. Interventions vary based on program regulations and appropriate training is provided based on same.
* Accompany and assist client(s)/student(s) with activities and daily living which may include assisting with toileting and grooming.
* Other duties as assigned

To make a difference in a child’s life – apply today at www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 95370

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!


* DailyPay
* Work/Life Balance
* Flexible Schedules
* Generous PTO, sick time, and personal days
* Mileage Reimbursement
* Cell Phone Discount Plans
* Employee Referral Bonuses
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Care.com Membership

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 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!



Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

Required:


* Minimum of a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) is required.
* Availability to work during operation hours of 9:00am - 7:30 pm Monday - Friday. Some Evenings are required.

Preferred:


* 3-6 months experience in the division of behavioral health services.
* Current Registered Behavior Technician certification OR ability to complete 40 hours of competency-based training within 1-2 weeks of employment.
* Completed college coursework in mental health, child development, or a related field.



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