Behavior Technician - Full Time - Grand Rapids, MI

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school degree is required
• Associate or bachelor's degree highly preferred
• Current RBT certification OR ability to complete 30 hours of competency-based training within 1 week of employment
• 6 months of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities preferred
• Experience working with children with autism is preferred
• Availability to work 2+ evenings until 6pm required

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 Technician to join our team in our Grand Rapids, MI location. Must be available Monday, Thursday, Friday from 8:45-4:15p and Tuesday, Wednesday from 10:45-6:15p.

Earn up to $18 an hour

If you are a Paraprofessional, Registered Behavior Technician, Behavior Health Technician, or a Personal Care Aide, this is the opportunity for you!

We provide PAID clearances, training and have opportunities for clinical supervision towards licensure.

POSITION DETAILS

• At Merakey, you can 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 community settings.
• Complete timely ongoing data collection, including parent/staff correspondence and all required documentation.
• You will get to have fun and let your personality shine while applying individualized treatment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance).
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!