What are the responsibilities and job description for the Northway Academy Child and Adolescent Mental Health Technician position at The MENTOR Network?
Come join our team and help make a meaningful difference every day in the lives of Children and Adolescents with Autism. Northway Academy, a member of the Sevita family offers day program services using Applied Behavior Analysis so children, and their families, can reach goals of increased growth and independence.
Hiring Immediately! Pay rates start at $16.75 with increased rates for experience and education.
Children with Autism have a variety of developmental, learning, physical and emotional needs. As a Behavior Technician, you will work closely with our clinical team to achieve the following:
- Run therapeutic and behavioral plans, and provide early intervention to increase social and self-management skills
- Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from communication, exercise and nutrition and academic skills to assist with school readiness
- Support individuals with learning and maintaining personal skills such as: hygiene, grooming and/or toileting
- Teach and model interpersonal and social skills to help individuals thrive in their communities
- Provide assistance using strategies to properly manage and redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors
Qualifications:
- Must be minimum of 18 years of age
- A compassionate approach with a reliable and responsible attitude
- An ability to connect with children with an ability to work with others to accomplish goals
- Experience in human services preferred but not mandatory
- Successful clearance of background checks
Why Join Us?
- Full-time/part-time, M-F day schedules. No evenings or weekend shifts
- Competitive pay rates; health/dental/vision benefits for employees working 30 hours/week; 401(k) with company match; Holiday pay and Paid Time Off
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- Rewarding, high impact work with some of the best co-workers you can find
- With Autism Spectrum Disorders being increasingly recognized and diagnosed, these jobs offer career development and advancement opportunities within our nation-wide organization
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets