Behavior Analyst Trainee

Company: Sevita
Location: Elk River
Posted on: January 22, 2025

Job Description:

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.$2,500 sign-on bonus!Behavior Analyst TraineeImpact lives as a Behavior Analyst Trainee with Northway Academy! We offer rewarding, meaningful work for you to build upon your knowledge and skills. We offer supervision for the path to certification. The Behavior Analyst will work under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor to conduct assessments, create treatment plans, and train team members to support the individuals we serve.At Northway Academy, the Clinical Team is led by the Clinical Supervisor who is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who supports, mentors and provides supervision towards obtaining certification to our Behavior Analysts. This team is talented, hard working and enjoy sharing their knowledge and skills to those who we serve and the staff that provides the quality care.What separates us from others our clinical team concentrates on creating individualized assessments and interventions tailored to the specific needs of each individual with the goal of increasing socially important behaviors in order to help that individual thrive in their community. They do not supervise our Behavior Technicians, but collaborate with and work side by side as a team to really focus on the training and support needed to be successful.Salary Range $58,000-$75,000What You'll Be Doing:Work closely with the children and staff to observe, identify, analyze, and document a range of behavior problems. Derived from that analysis, develop and implement strategies to address identified problem areasDevelop programs to increase skills and provided ABA therapy throughout the dayUse your training and creativity to explore ways to handle challenging problems for our individuals to be successful in the home, at school, and in the communityCreate individualized treatment plans to help increase functional skills for the individuals servedTrain team members on the principles of behavior analysis and individual programming to promote client successConduct trainings for caregivers to teach the skills necessary for their child's successCollaborate with other team members to translate the respective treatment plan into measurable steps and benchmarks to evaluate and monitorRequired Education, Experience, and Certifications:Enrolled in Master's program in Applied Behavior Analysis, OR currently enrolled in a graduate program in one of the mental health professional disciplines OR have a Master's degree in a mental health field.Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board preferred OR otherwise has documented fieldwork supervision working towards Board Certification.Has at least 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience or training in examining or treating people with ASD or a related condition or equivalent documented coursework at the graduate level by an accredited university in ASD diagnostics, ASD developmental and behavioral treatment strategies, and typical child development or a combination of coursework or hours of experience.Additional Requirements and Personal Skills:One year experience working with special populations in crisis intervention, staff training, and developmentValid driver's license, current registration, and insurance.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.A commitment to quality in everything you do.Skilled in written and oral communications and service developmentAn ability to establish rapport easily and build positive relationships with individuals and coworkers alikeDemonstrated knowledge and understanding of behavior principles, program development and monitoring techniquesStrong customer service orientation and patienceA collaborative approach. Creative and effective abilities in employee trainingWhy Join Us?Northway Academy is officially an Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) Provider!We offer a service delivery incentive package that recognizes your hard work.Full-time positionFull compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week with robust time off and sick time that supports work/life balance.401(k) with company matchHoliday pay: 8 Paid Holidays!Option to get paid within 24 hours after your shift with Dayforce WalletRewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkersEnjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunitiesCome join our amazing team of committed and caring professionals. Apply Today!Join Our TeamIf you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join Northway Academy's mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived.As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In personby Jobble

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