Behavior Technician

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Behavior Technician and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and individuals with developmental disabilities. In this vital role, you will implement evidence-based behavioral interventions, support skill development, and promote positive behavior change through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with clients in home-based or clinical settings, fostering growth and independence while gaining valuable experience in behavioral health and special education. Paid training is provided to ensure you are fully equipped to succeed and thrive in this energetic environment.

Responsibilities

The level II provider must:

• Make sure the and all services provided consider the client's and their family’s values, goals, preferences, culture and language.
• Document all services provided in the client's case notes and/or health care plan as specified in .
• Develop and modify the person’s ITP.
• Monitor the client's progress on targeted goals, objectives and treatment outcomes, including data collection.
• Participate in the client's coordinated care conference as needed.
• Provide family/caregiver training and counseling, as determined by the QSP and identified in the client's ITP.
• Provide observation and direction to level II or III providers, as determined by the QSP and identified in the client's ITP.
• Provide intervention services as determined necessary in the CMDE and identified in the client's ITP, with fidelity to the treatment method or modality necessary to promote progress on targeted goals and objectives.
• Receive and intervention as identified in the client's ITP.

Qualifications

To qualify as a level II provider, a person must meet at least one of the following sets of requirements:

1. Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health, child development or a related field (e.g., mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy) and meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Have at least 1,000 hours of clinical experience and/or training in the evaluation and treatment of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or a related condition.
• Have completed the equivalent in graduate-level coursework (refer to the equivalent coursework section on this page) at an accredited university.
• Note: Coursework must be documented in one of the following areas: ASD or related condition diagnostics, ASD or related condition treatment strategies or child development.
• Be a Board-Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. (BACB) (refer to ).
• Be a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the BACB (refer to ).
• Be certified in one of the other treatment modalities recognized by DHS (refer to ).

2. Have both:

• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health, child development or a related field (e.g., mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy).
• At least 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience delivering treatment to people with ASD or a related condition.
• Note: The provider can include hours worked as a mental health behavioral aide, special education paraprofessional or an EIDBI level III provider as required hours of experience.

3. Have at least 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience delivering treatment to people with ASD or a related condition.Note: The provider can include hours worked as a mental health behavioral aide, mental health practitioner, personal care assistance (PCA) worker, EIDBI level III provider or another role in a clinic or education setting as required hours of experience.

4. Be both:

• A graduate student in behavioral health, child development or a related field (e.g., mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy).
• Formally assigned by an accredited college or university to an EIDBI provider agency for clinical training with people with ASD or related conditions and receive clinical supervision from a qualified supervising professional (QSP) affiliated with the agency.

5. Meet all the following requirements:

• Be age 18 or older.
• Be fluent in a non-English language or be certified by a tribal government.
• Complete the ASD Strategies in Action and EIDBI 101: Overview of the Benefit required trainings (refer to EIDBI - Overview of training for EIDBI providers: https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET\_DYNAMIC\_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs-292818).
• Receive observation and direction from a QSP or qualified level I provider at least once per week until they meet 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience.

6. Meet both the following requirements:

• Currently be enrolled in or have completed a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university in behavioral health, child development or a related field (e.g., mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy).
• Receive observation and direction from a QSP or level I provider at least twice per month until they meet 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience.
• Note: The provider can include hours worked as a mental health behavioral aide, personal care assistance (PCA) worker, special education paraprofessional or EIDBI level III provider as required hours of experience. If a level II provider graduates from a bachelor’s degree program or currently has a bachelor’s degree, the provider will remain enrolled as a level II provider under the variance while they complete the 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience.

7. Meet all the following requirements:

• Be age 18 or older.
• Complete initial certification in their EIDBI agency’s treatment modality (refer to the initial certification section below).
• Complete the ASD Strategies in Action and EIDBI 101: Overview of the Benefit required trainings
• Receive observation and direction from a QSP or level I provider at least once per week until they meet 1,000 hours of clinical experience.

This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to grow professionally within the behavioral health field while making a positive impact on the lives of those they serve. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values ethical practice, continuous learning, and client-centered care. Join us to be part of a dedicated team focused on empowering individuals through compassionate support and evidence-based interventions!

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Personal Care Assistance: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Somali (Preferred)

Work Location: In person