Behavior Interventionist
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Want to help kids with autism? Looking to get some human services experience? Looking for full or part time work? Want to develop a career path? We have some great starting wages:
- $19.23/hr – with a college degree in a human service field
- $17.50/hr – in college, human service area OR 2 years of human service experience
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals (“Solutions”) is a dynamic and thriving organization that provides mental health and human services. We have a state of the art autism program and are proud to offer our clients and families the best care. We are seeking applicants for our Behavior Interventionist positions. You are able to enter this track at a variety of points, and move upwards as your credentials increase.
WHAT DOES THE JOB LOOK LIKE?
This position provides intensive one-to-one and group therapy to children with autism under our Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention program. Children with autism tend to learn in a unique way. For that reason, consistency is highly important. We use a model of intervention that is considered best practice, and closely oversee programming to improve learning efficiencies and achieve outcomes that are important to families. Prior to working independently, extensive training is provided to the staff, with ongoing direct supervision following the development of these skills. We provide training to our staff during their first few months of employment to achieve specialized certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). This position works primarily at Solutions’ developmental clinic, though some may occur in-home or other community settings.
Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention is utilized to assist children with autism learn language, cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor and communication development. Individual treatment plans are developed and overseen by an assigned specialist. The Behavior Interventionist implements programming and records progress using advanced technology. This allows progress in treatment to be clearly visible.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Solutions is looking for someone who loves working with children! This position has 3 points of eligibility: 1) a college degree in a human service field; 2) currently in college in a human service area; or 3) not in college but has 2 years of experience in a human service field.
We need someone with good “people” skills, someone who is energetic, kind, and patient. An ideal candidate is someone who is willing to learn specialized intervention skills and to grow in their position. They would have the skills to work in a brisk clinic setting. They would strive towards cultural competence. The individual hired for this position must pass a criminal background check. Additionally, Solutions is committed to providing a safe work environment for its employees. It therefore requires that employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.
WHY APPLY?
Solutions is a non-profit organization with a meaningful social mission. This is a rewarding position for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to develop skills in a specialized area. It is also a great position for someone who wants to get their foot in the door in the human service field. Full and part time positions are available, as well as some extended office hours. We offer competitive wages and a great benefit package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k plan with up to 4% match, and Paid Time Off. Working in our non-profit agency may qualify employees for forgiveness of federal student loans.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT:
Solutions values diversity within our workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. As part of the Solutions team, no provider or staff member shall aid, coerce, or conspire to cause a termination or resignation of another team member because of illegal discriminatory factors.