Behavior Technician

TheBehavior Technician works to facilitate educational and behavioral serviceswith children and adults with special needs and collaborates with schoolprofessionals and other behavioral specialists to achieve learning andbehavioral goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows instructions from the BCBA, teacher, and/or program supervisor

• Implements behavior management techniques in the form of prevention, intervention, and consequence strategies

• Provides crisis intervention

• Reviews and implements behavior intervention plans

• Reviews and performs tasks to behavioral and ABA goals found within an IEP at the direction of an instructor

• Assists in facilitating academic instruction at the direction of an instructor

• Assists in facilitating SLP, OT, and PT development plans

• Documents session per policies and procedures

• Collects behavioral and academic data accurately and efficiently

• Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements

• Assists students in the development of independent daily living skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines, and personal hygiene

• Supports students across environments (i.e. classroom, playground, lunch room, gym, sensory room, library, etc.)

• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Registered or Certified BTs require Board or State Certification/Licensure (as applicable per state and/or client requirements)

• Two (2) years relevant experience preferred

• Current CPR certification

• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray (as applicable per state and/or client requirement)

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills

• Computer proficiency required

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.