What are the responsibilities and job description for the Autism Behavior Technician position at Northway Academy?
Picture this...a place where YOUR talents shine, where your ideas matter, and where you can make an IMPACT!
Why Become a Behavior/Autism Technician at Northway Academy?
“I love watching the kids achieve their goals and seeing the transformation from day one to where they are now.” – N.S., BT at Northway Academy in Duluth
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
- Consistent Schedule: Enjoy Monday to Friday daytime hours—no evenings or weekends!
- Great Benefits: Competitive pay, health/dental/vision for those working 32 hours/week, 401(k) with company match, holiday pay, and paid time off.
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- Impactful Work: Make a difference in the lives of children with Autism alongside a supportive team.
- Career Growth: With the increasing recognition of Autism Spectrum Disorders, there are opportunities for career advancement within our national organization.
Qualifications:
We have two levels of qualifications. You only need to meet one of the following to apply:
Level 1 (Pay range: $20-$21/hr):
- Currently enrolled in or have a master’s degree in a mental health field, or
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, child development, or a related field 6,000 hours of clinical experience in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Level 2 (Pay range: $18-$19/hr):
- Hold or are enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, child development, or related field (e.g., psychology, special education, social work), or
- Have an associate’s degree 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience (e.g., DSP, PCA, Paraprofessional), or
- Have a high school diploma/GED 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience, or
- Fluent in a non-English language or certified by a tribal nation.
Your Role:
As a Behavior/Autism Health Technician, you’ll work with our clinical team to support children with Autism in various areas, such as:
- Running therapeutic and behavioral plans to improve social and self-management skills.
- Supporting developmental goals like communication, academics, exercise, and nutrition.
- Teaching life skills like hygiene, grooming, and toileting.
- Modeling social and interpersonal skills for better community engagement.
- Using strategies to manage and redirect challenging behaviors.
Ready to make a meaningful difference?
Join our team and be part of something impactful today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $21
