Youth Behavior Technician Full Time

$18 - $21/Yr

Sevita - Elk River, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Elk River, MN

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About the position

Northway Academy, a part of the Sevita family, provides center-based Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. Join Us as a Behavior Technician!

Responsibilities

• Run therapeutic and behavioral plans, and provide early intervention to increase social and self-management skills
• Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from communication, exercise and nutrition and academic skills to assist with school readiness
• Support individuals with learning and maintaining personal skills such as: hygiene, grooming and/or toileting
• Teach and model interpersonal and social skills to help individuals thrive in their communities
• Provide assistance using strategies to properly manage and redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in a mental health discipline or hold a master's degree in a mental health field
• Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development or related fields and have 6,000 hours of clinical experience delivering Applied Behavior Analysis services
• Enrolled in OR hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development or related fields (mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy)
• Hold an associate's degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development or related fields and at least 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience
• Possess a high school diploma (or GED) and have 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience
• Fluent in a non-English speaking language or certified by a tribal nation

Benefits

• Full-time, Monday through Friday daytime schedules. No evenings or weekend shifts.
• Competitive pay rates; health/dental/vision benefits for employees working 32+ hours/week; 401(k) with company match; Holiday pay and Paid Time Off
• Option to get paid within 24 hours after your shift with Dayforce Wallet
• Rewarding, high impact work with some of the best co-workers you can find
• Career development and advancement opportunities within our nation-wide organization