Youth Behavioral Specialist

Job Summary

The Youth Behavioral Specialist will work 1:1 with clients in the Youth Rehabilitative Program, a 3–6-month Multisystemic Therapy (MST) model for youth aged 12-17.

The primary goal of this program is to keep youth in their local community, home, and school, as well as reduce substance abuse and criminal activity. This goal is achieved through interventions targeted at the individual and family levels, as well as the group settings of school, community, and even peer groups.

During this program, the Youth Behavioral Specialist will work directly with the Clinical Social Worker and Behavior Analyst. The Behavior Therapist will provide skills training for activities of daily living skills, emotion and coping strategies, social engagement and communication, and more.

Program Beliefs (a way to explain to caregivers)

1. Services work best for families when everyone works together and has the same goals for treatment.

2. Caregivers are an important part of this teamwork, including making decisions.

3. The family is the focus of the treatment, not just the youth.

4. Routines can be built around the family’s strengths in addition to creating new habits.

5. The youth is best supported within their own home with their family along with their natural support structures.

6. Small changes have a large impact on the future.

Key team players:

• Youth
• Caregiver(s)
• Behavioral Therapist/Skills Worker(s)
• Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
• Probation Officer

Four phases

Phase 1: Assessment and Intake

Phase 2: Intensive Day Treatment Therapy for 6-8 weeks for 20 hours per week.

Phase 3: Generalization, fade into the home and school settings 10 hours per week.

Phase 4: Maintenance, phasing the therapists out, therapy 1-2 hours per week.

About ABS

Advancing Behavioral Solutions (ABS) is a local provider of developmental and behavioral health services, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy. Our mission is to guide individuals and their families on the path to independence with comprehensive, person-centered care.

ABS is also known as River City Therapy Center (RCTC), a facility established in 2022 in Red Wing, MN. Our core principles are EPIC; we value Education, Passion, Integrity, & Collaboration and strive to provide quality therapy for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults. We also serve individuals with related disabilities, for ages birth through 21. We are expanding the services we provide and the clients we serve, like this program! We offer an opportunity to grow with us, and we value your feedback! Help us create a welcoming, effective therapeutic environment for clients, families, and team members to grow!

Responsibilities

• Implement the Youth's Treatment & Behavior Plan
• Build and maintain a relationship with the Youth through pairing, including playing board games or basketball
• Collect data on the Youth's goals and behaviors through trained data collection applications (Catalyst on an iPad)
• Document daily care, including progress, updates, and preferences
• Communicate with the Clinical Social Worker on the Youth's progress or concerns
• Collaborate with other treatment team members, including coordination of care
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work & therapy environment
• Maintain confidentiality and dignity
• Attend team meetings & ongoing training

Skills

• Passion for working with the juvenile population
• Comfortable working with diverse populations
• Comfortable working in other people’s homes
• Provide care with compassion
• Desire for continuous learning
• Collaborate with other professionals

Requirements & Preferred Experience

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must pass a criminal and DHS provider background check
• Reliable transportation
• Preferred bachelor's degree in a related field AND/OR 2 years of experience working with individuals with behavioral disorders

Schedule

This job is anticipated to be Monday through Friday, approximately 8am to 4pm. There may be some flex time for community work; however this will be preplanned.

Benefits

• · Compensation based on level of education and experience

· Career advancement opportunities and master’s level supervision

· Accrual of up to 2 weeks of Paid Time Off

· 8 Paid Holidays

· 3 Paid Sick Days per year

· Group Health Insurance

· Monthly continuing education opportunities

· Bi-annual staff development days

· Annual wage increase OR bonus with qualifying performance

· $100 REFERRAL PROGRAM! Provided to you after the referral reaches 90 days of employment

· $750 RETENTION BONUS! $250 at 6 months and $500 at 1 year with qualifying attendance and performance evaluations

Advancing Behavioral Solutions offers Equal Employment Opportunities. Employees are hired based solely on ABS personnel requirements and the qualifications of each individual candidate. We will not discriminate due to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability when making decisions regarding hiring, compensation, training, promotion, termination or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Commute:

• Red Wing, MN 55066 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $500