School Setting Behvioral Technician - ESY & 25-26 SY

School Setting Behavioral Technician Spring Semester

Amergis Healthcare is currently seeking dedicated Behavior Technicians and Classroom Aides to work in the school setting. The Behavior Technician/instructional aide roles assist either 1:1 or in a small group within the classroom. They collaborate with school professionals and other behavioral specialists to achieve learning and behavioral goals and objectives. The position involves supervision and managing of behaviors.

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

• Pay Ranges $20-25/HR Based on experience
• Weekly Pay-Period
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

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
• Two (2) years of pediatric experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Amergis Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Amergis commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

Amergis Healthcare Staffing 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.