$18 - 24 / hr
Behavioral Tech work description:
Behavior Technicians are responsible for assisting Behavior Analysts to implement behavior reduction and skill acquisition through treatment plans. Your day to day consists of working 1-1 with children to increase speech, language, communication, social, play, cognitive, and daily living skills while also focusing on decreasing problem behaviors and barriers to learning.
At Amergis Healthcare Services, we understand that our team of Behavior Technicians are integral to creating the very best outcomes for our patients. That is why we prioritize the support and development our behavior technician team receives and are pleased to provide the following:
• Ongoing support from our team of Behavior Analysts and office staff
• Paid training in Applied Behavior Analysis techniques in accordance with BACB Guidelines
• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive pay structures and opportunities to advance within Amergis
• Weekly pay
• Benefits* - Medical/Dental/Vision depend
* Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status
Responsibilities
• Provide direct care to children with Autism and related disorders in a one-on-one therapy setting to implement behavior plans as instructed by the Behavior Analyst
• Gather quantifiable behavioral data necessary and any progress towards goal for the Behavior Analysts to improve the efficacy of the care plan.
• Provide behavioral support to reduce challenging behaviors
• Maintain strict confidentiality
Qualifications & Skills
• Eager, energetic, and passionate!
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience working with children and/or similar field (experience working with children with special needs is highly preferred)
• Current CPR certification
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
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.