Behavior Technician

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Behavioral Classroom Aide. The Behavioral Classroom Aide provides behavioral support services in the school setting.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides personal care and behavioral assistance/interventions to assigned student(s).

Assisting students with:

Class room activities

Grooming

Eating/Meal preparation

Toileting

Assisting with ambulation and transfer services

Management of assault/difficult behavior

Crisis Intervention

Encouraging Independence

Maintaining student safety

Implementation of behavioral plans

Changes in assignment due to client request must be verified

Behavioral Aide is to confirm schedule weekly with Amergis office staff.

Documents care per Amergis policies and procedures

Communication notes or incident logs are filled out and turned in on a timely basis when necessary.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or its equivalent.

Associates degree in behavioral studies or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.

Current Health Certificate (if applicable)

Current CPR card.

Current TB Skin test or Chest X-ray

Successful completion of Company testing process

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.