Child Behavior Specialist

Intercept Youth Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

8 observed holidays

Job summary

A mental health agency seeks a Child Behavior Specialist to support children with autism and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include implementing individualized plans, collecting client data, and promoting social skills. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and a registered behavior technician credential or commitment to obtain. Entry-level pay starts at $20 and increases with certification and experience, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma with experience working with children.
• Current registered behavior technician credential or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree and experience with autism or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement individualized plans for clients.
• Collect data to assess skills and develop program goals.
• Work with children and adolescents in center-based programs.

Skills

Experience with children

Behavioral assessment

Communication skills

Data collection and analysis

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science

Registered Behavior Technician credential

Job description

Overview

Intercept Health is a family-owned agency serving various mental and behavioral health, substance use, and foster care needs in Virginia. In 1996, what started as a single group home for boys has evolved year after year to fill gaps and meet the service needs of families and communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

"We help people grow and live their healthiest lives."

Values

• Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers.
• Team Loyalty - help others succeed.
• Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it."
• Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort.

• Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy.
• Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity.
• Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Child Behavior Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting and implementing an individualized plan based on the client’s targets and goals, with a focus on decreasing unsafe behaviors while increasing communication and social skills. You will receive support from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. You will observe client skills and collect data to assess the individual’s skills and to develop their program goals. You will work with children, adolescents, and young adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, or other developmental disabilities in our center-based program that promotes language, behavioral, social, and daily living skills.

Education and Experience Requirements

The selected candidate will have at least a high school diploma and previous experience working with children. Must possess a current registered behavior technician credential in good standing; or complete a 40-hour class, competency assessment, and exam to become a registered behavior technician within 6 months of hire (IH provides training compensation during this time). A Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science is preferred; specific experience with children who have autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or ABA experience is a plus. Must have afternoon availability until 6 P.M.

Compensation and Benefits

Entry-level pay starts at $20 for direct care and increases based on experience and certification; and ABA-specific education, up to $26 for direct care. Indirect care pay range is between $15 and $18 based on experience and certification. PT Specialists are compensated for direct and indirect services provided.

We offer a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees: comprehensive health insurance options, dental & vision insurance, Health and Child Care Flexible Spending Accounts, comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, employer group life insurance with optional buy-up insurances, voluntary long-term & short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan, optional pet insurance, paid time off, and 8 observed holidays.

How to apply / Learn more

To review the full job description and to learn more about Intercept Health, please visit: www.intercepthealth.com

Equal Opportunity Employer - Intercept Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the clients we serve. For more information about Intercept Health, please visit our website at www.intercepthealth.com.