Intervention Specialist - Scranton, PA

Our ideal candidate will possess one of the following skills:

• Bachelors in related field with 1-year relative work experience, or.
• Associates in related field with 2 years' relative work experience, or.
• Registered Behavior Technician with 4 years' relative work experience

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 an Intervention Specialist to join our team in Scranton, PA.

Pay $23.84

Position Details

The Intervention Specialist provides behavioral modification support to the classroom. This position will create and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans, engage in data collection, progress reporting, and provide classroom behavior modification techniques.

• Work one-on-one or with group in school setting
• Able to pass and implement safety care training, as needed, including recognizing antecedent behavior, utilizing de-escalation techniques, applying physical techniques when warranted for the safety of the student and others in proximity, and properly documenting all interventions.
• Verbal processing of events and other therapeutic services as needed
• Follow Clinical guidance from certified clinician
• Co-facilitate group session with certified clinician. Facilitate group session independently when certified clinician is not available.
• May perform other related duties, when required or assigned.

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.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

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!