Behavior Technician

OurAmergis Educational Staffing Team is looking to hire Behavior Technician forschools in the Sarasota, FL area!

• Location: Sarasota County
• Requirements: 1-2 years of pediatric behavioral experience;  Must have 60 college credits OR a passing score on a ParaPro Exam OR a RBT Certification
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full Time only
• No Weekends, No Holidays
• Weekly pay and Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Discounts and more)

*Pleasenote that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensationthat will be offered for this position based on the circumstances. The actualpay offered to a successful candidate will take into account a wide range offactors, including but not limited to location, experience, and other variablefactors.

** For more information call oremail me at either below. **

Eric Stewart

813-939-2002

erstewar@amergis.com

The Behavior Technician works to facilitateeducational and behavioral services with children and adults with special needsand collaborates with school professionals and other behavioral specialists toachieve learning and behavioral goals and objectives.

EssentialDuties and Responsibilities:

• 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

MinimumRequirements:

• 60 College Credits OR a passing school on a ParaPro Exam
• 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