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Behavior Support Professional
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$73,498 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job 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 Behavior Support Professional to join our team! Completes observations in various settings and conducts comprehensive Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) of presenting issues from aggression, self-injurious behavior, adverse mental health symptoms, law offending behavior- sexual or other identified presenting issues
Collaborates with the person, their family and team in the development and maintenance of a behavior support plan.
Trains and mentors the persons support team on how to implement plans.
Completes documentation including but not limited to data collection, progress reporting, development and revision of the Behavior Support Plan (BSP)
Provides timely documentation, per policy, including but not limited to data collection, progress reporting, development and revision of the BSP. Benefits
Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements. PRN/FFS team members have access to select employee resources. Eligibility for available programs varies based on employment status and hours worked.
- DailyPay - access your earned pay when you need it.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling, legal, and financial support.
- On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
- Employee discount program on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle purchases.
- Free online professional development through Pryor Learning.
- Additional programs may be available based on eligibility.
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!
Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
2+ years' experience with developing and implementing Behavior Support Plans under the supervision of an individual with a Master's Degree in Human Services, Education, Psychology, Social Work, or Special Education
Demonstrated ability to support individuals with behavioral challenges
Demonstrated ability to write and edit plans that incorporate Positive Behavior Supports
Competency in writing supports plans and effective verbal communication skills
Capacity to train and mentor others required
Ability to perform duties with limited supervision
Experience working with adults with IDD and with mental health diagnosis or autism