• Behavior Tech | High School Level

    Amergis (Quincy, MA)


    Position: 1:1 Behavior Technician

     

    Start Date: ASAP

     

    Duration: 2025–2026 School Year

     

    Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

     

    Pay Rate: Up to $28/hour (*Based on experience)

    Role Overview

    We are looking for a dedicated Behavior Technician to provide one-on-one behavioral and educational support to a high school student with significant behavioral and developmental needs. This role involves implementing individualized treatment plans developed by behavioral specialists and fostering skill development in a structured, supportive environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Apply Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles to assist students with disabilities.

    + Implement individualized educational and behavioral programs, including accurate data collection and graphing.

    + Provide support in classroom, community, and home settings as needed.

    + Maintain constant visual supervision and follow safety protocols, including bolting and lost child procedures.

    + Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as toileting and self-care.

    + Support students exhibiting challenging behaviors (e.g., aggression, self-injury, acting out).

    + Use reinforcement strategies to promote positive behaviors and reduce interfering behaviors.

    + Collaborate with BCBAs and special educators to ensure fidelity to treatment plans.

    + Monitor progress and report on program effectiveness under BCBA supervision.

    Qualifications

    + Experience in ABA is required.

    + Ability to work with students who exhibit aggressive or self-injurious behaviors.

    + Strong skills in data collection and behavior intervention.

    + Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations.

    + Comfortable providing hands-on assistance for daily living activities.

    Minimum Requirements

    + High School diploma or equivalent (required).

    + Two (2) years of pediatric experience preferred.

    + Current CPR certification (if applicable).

    + TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (if applicable).

    + Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements.

    + Must be at least 18 years old.

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students develop essential skills in a collaborative and supportive environment.

     

    Interested? Let's connect!

     

    Annelise Mahoney – [email protected]

     

    (781) 657-1825

     

    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.