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 Support Specialist to join our team at our program in Coraopolis, PA.
Earn $22.50 / hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay option.
The Behavior Support Professional trains and mentors the support team. This position is responsible for efficient and appropriate development, facilitation, documentation, and revision of Behavior Support Plans, according to the person's Individual Support Plan and per Merakey policy.
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!
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or Special Education
Master’s degree in human services, Education, Psychology, Social Work or Special Education preferred
Special Education degree or related field AND a minimum of five 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.