Behavior Technician

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.

Behavior Technician

Northway Academy – Duluth, MN

We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, whether you've worked as a teacher, paraprofessional, coach, nanny, babysitter, caregiver, CNA, camp counselor, or in retail or hospitality. Experience supporting a child or family member with autism is also valued. No prior ABA experience is required, we provide comprehensive training. All you need is compassion, a willingness to learn, and a passion for helping others.

Shifts Available (Monday-Friday)

Full-Time: 730am-330pm, 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm

Part-Time: 8am-12pm, 12pm-5pm

Why Join Us?

Monday–Friday, daytime hours – no nights or weekends

Competitive pay ($17–$21/hr based on qualifications)

Benefits for 32+ hrs/week (health, dental, vision, PTO, 401k)

Same-day pay option with Dayforce Wallet

Work with a supportive team making a real impact

Opportunities for growth in a growing field

What You’ll Do:

• Support children with autism through early intervention programs

• Implement therapy plans and behavior strategies

• Teach skills for communication, self-care, and social interaction

• Help manage behaviors and support transitions to school settings

Qualifications ( must meet one from Level 1 or Level 2 ):

Level 1 ($21–$22/hr):

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in a mental health discipline or hold a master’s degree in a mental health field

• Obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development or related fields and have 6,000 hours of paid/clinical experience delivering Applied Behavior Analysis services

Level 2 ($19–$20/hr):

• Enrolled in OR hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development or related fields (mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy)

• Hold an associate’s degree from an accredited institution in behavioral health, child development or related fields (mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy) and at least 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience (including but not limited to experience as a DSP, PCA, Paraprofessional)

• Possess a high school diploma (or GED) and have 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience (equivalent to 2 years of full-time experience, including but not limited to experience as a DSP, PCA, Paraprofessional)

• Fluent in a non-English speaking language or certified by a tribal nation

Make a difference every day. Apply now and start a meaningful career!

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Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

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