Pay Range: $20 - 25/HR

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Behavior Technician. The Behavior Technician works to facilitate educational and behavioral services with children and adults with special needs. The Behavior Technician collaborates with school professionals and other behavioral specialists to achieve learning and behavioral goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows the instructions of the BCBA/program supervisor/teacher
• Provides behavior assistance/interventions to assigned clients
• Performs ABA related teaching strategies
• Provides behavior support services
• Provides crisis intervention
• Review and Implement behavior intervention plans
• Review and implement behavioral goals found within IEPs
• Documents session per policies and procedures
• Collects data accurately and efficiently
• Strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements
• Assist students in the development of independent skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines and personal hygiene.
• Implement behavior management techniques in accordance with the directions given by the supervising teacher; including reinforcing appropriate behaviors in accordance with the teachers plan and supervising the student during these behavior management techniques
• 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
• 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.