What are the responsibilities and job description for the ABA Technician position at Merakey?
Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance your professional development while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Behavior Technician (BT) to support children and adolescents with exceptional needs as a part of our program based in Dearborn, MI.
If you are a Registered Behavior Technician, Behavior Support Professional, ABA Behavior Technician or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!
- Paid RBT training
- Flexible Schedule
- Accrue PTO (for full-time eligible employees)
- Health insurance options (for full-time eligible employees)
- Opportunities for clinical supervision towards licensure (BCBA- for full-time eligible employees)
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum High school diploma/GED
Preferred:
- 2 years' experience in the division of behavioral health services (e.g., was a TSS/BHT)
- Completed 40-hour RBT training
- Completed coursework in mental health, child development, or a related field
POSITION SUMMARY:
At Merakey, you have the opportunity to 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 or community settings. You will get to have fun and let your personality shine while applying individualized treatment.
GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement individualized treatment plans
- Maintain progress notes for your caseload
- Submit payroll weekly or as directed by supervisor; including all county specific paperwork required with weekly submission
- Attain required training hours per fiscal year
Here is what our team member Betsy has to say about being a BT with Merakey:
“I love that I get to work with different kids with so many unique personalities! I get to give input and work as part of a team to help develop goals that will improve the lives of our kids.You get to see that you are making a difference when they improve or meet their goals.It is also a lot of fun! The innocence and delight we see is always so refreshing. It fills your heart when parents and families tell you that what you are doing is making a difference!”
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve.
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.
To be the difference in a child's life, apply today at: www.Merakey.org/careers
Requirements:The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum High school diploma/GED
Preferred:
- 2 years' experience in the division of behavioral health services (e.g., was a TSS/BHT)
- Completed 40-hour RBT training
- Completed coursework in mental health, child development, or a related field