Behavior Technician

Sevita•Hermantown, MN

About The Position

Northway Academy is hiring a Behavior Technician in Duluth, Minnesota, to support children with autism through early intervention programs. The role involves implementing therapy plans and behavior strategies, teaching communication, self-care, and social interaction skills, and helping manage behaviors and transitions to school settings. No prior ABA experience is required; comprehensive training is provided. The employer welcomes applicants from a range of backgrounds, including education, caregiving, healthcare, coaching, childcare, retail, and hospitality. Monday–Friday daytime shifts are available. Full-time schedules include 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 8 a.m.–4 p.m., and 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; part-time schedules include 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Pay is listed as $17–$21 per hour based on qualifications, with qualification levels also listing pay ranges of $19–$20 and $21–$22 per hour. Benefits are available for employees working 32 or more hours per week.

Requirements

Meet at least one qualification from Level 1 or Level 2.
Level 1: Be currently enrolled in a graduate program in a mental health discipline or hold a master's degree in a mental health field; or hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development, or a related field and have 6,000 hours of paid or clinical experience delivering Applied Behavior Analysis services.
Level 2: Be enrolled in or hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development, or a related field, including mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, or occupational therapy.
Level 2: Hold an associate's degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development, or a related field and have at least 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience. Examples include experience as a DSP, PCA, or paraprofessional.
Level 2: Have a high school diploma or GED and 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience, equivalent to two years of full-time experience. Examples include experience as a DSP, PCA, or paraprofessional.
Level 2: Be fluent in a non-English language or be certified by a tribal nation.
No prior ABA experience is required; training is provided.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a child or family member with autism is valued.
Relevant experience in teaching, paraprofessional work, coaching, nannying, babysitting, caregiving, CNA work, camp counseling, retail, or hospitality.