Reference #: 5001028202106 Requisition Number 91383

City Altoona

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. We are seeking a Behavior Specialist to join our team at our program in Altoona, PA and surrounding area. Earn $24/hour. The Behavior Support Professional performs 1 on 1 behavioral observation and assessments, develops strategies based on assessments, writes personalized Behavior Support Plans, and trains and mentors the support team as needed under the clinical supervision of a person with a Master's Degree in Human Services or a related field. Operational supervision is provided by the IDD Director. This Behavior Support Professional is responsible for efficient and appropriate development, facilitation, documentation, and update of Behavior Support Plans, according to the person's Individual Support Plan. 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.  Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Position Type Fee for Service

State PA

Work Schedule Monday - Friday with possibility of weekends

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Gerontology OR A Pennsylvania behavior specialist license OR Bachelor's degree and work under the supervision of a professional who has a master's degree in psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Gerontology, or who is a licensed psychiatrist, psychologist, professional counselor, social worker (master's level or higher), or who has a Pennsylvania behavior specialist license.

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.