BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS TECHNICIAN FT/32* HRS

Salary: $17.65 - $22.24 Hourly Location : Muskegon, MI Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2025-02456 Department: HealthWest Opening Date: 12/04/2025 Closing Date: 12/17/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Description of Work *Note: Applicants in this position will not be scheduled more than 32 hours per week**Note: Employees in these positions will be scheduled for not more than twenty-four (24) hours per week and are not benefit eligible. A Behavioral Analysis Technician, under general supervision and working in a variety of Community Mental Health, local community, and family home settings, provides one on one services related to the delivery of comprehensive or focused behavioral intervention to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, neurological disorders, or other developmental disabilities. An employee in this class performs a variety of paraprofessional level work activities requiring a general working knowledge of the mental health field and behavior analysis. A Behavioral Analysis Technician will work under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) providing a number of services related to behavioral assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of written behavior plans. This employee also performs other related duties as assigned. Note: Working hours are between 11:00 am - 7:30 pm Monday - Friday. Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications 1. Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of completion of the General Education Development (GED) test. 2. Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment. 3. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification. Preferred but not Required 1. One (1) year experience working with young children or children/adults with developmental disabilities. 2. Bilingual candidates highly desired. 3. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued. 4. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued. NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.Physical Conditions / Work LocationPHYSICAL ACTIVITIES A Behavioral Analysis Technician must be in good physical condition allowing for the lifting of objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and for standing or walking extended periods of time. A Behavioral Analysis Technician must be able to lift and transfer consumers from wheelchair to other surfaces as needed. This employee must also be able to perform physical intervention techniques as trained and approved by the agency. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS An employee in this class generally works at various locations in the community and in family homes. Must be able to drive and travel to locations within and outside of the county. Additional Information EVALUATION CONTENT Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent. APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department. PURPOSE The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended. The job description can be found online at: MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THATRECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE **Non-Bargaining new hires have the option of either a County contribution to the Health Savings Account (outlined below) OR a 3% County contribution to the Lincoln Financial (457b) plan. CONTRACT SECTIONBENEFIT Medical Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 1 Single Plan: $2,500 Deductible, **$1,250 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,000. 2 People/Family: $5,000 Deductible, **$2,500 HSA Employer Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $8,000, Co-insurance - 10% Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible) Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan 2 Single Plan: $1,650 Deductible, **$800 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $2,250. 2 People/Family: $3,300 Deductible, **$1,600 Employer HSA Contribution, Out of Pocket Max $4,500 Employer Contributions are prorated based on start date of benefits Monthly Employee Premium: Single-$161.58, 2 person- $387.80, Family- $484.76 Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 (After deductible) High Deductible Plan (HD) * This plan is only optional if the employee is not eligible for the HSA, Single Plan: $750 Deductible, 2 People/Family: $1,500 Deductible, No Employee Premium Contributions Per Pay Prescription Drugs: $10/$40/$80 Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Lincoln Financial 457b **In lieu of employer HSA contribution you may be eligible for an employer contribution of 3% into the Lincoln Financial 457b plan Dental Insurance 15% employee premium contribution Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Vision Insurance 15% employee premium contribution Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Benefit Option In lieu of medical coverage you may be eligible to receive a biweekly benefit option payment. Single: $104.16 or 2Person/Family: $187.50 Retirement Defined Contribution (DC) Plan through MERS of Michigan with 3% employer and 4.5% employee contribution. There is a 6 year graduated vesting for the employer contribution. Retiree Insurance Healthcare Savings Account (HCSP) through MERS of Michigan, employer 3% contribution. Vesting requirement of 6 years. Life Insurance and AD & D Equal to employee annual salary to next highest $1,000. Max $200,000 Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Long Term Disability No cost to the employee, employer paid at 66 2/3% of salary after 6 month waiting period Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Sick Leave 10 days per year, accumulated .385 days. per pay period Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available to use on the 90th day of employment. Annual Leave 13 days, accumulated .500 days per pay period. Increasing to maximum of 24 days with 20 years of eligible County service, see Personnel Rules for accumulation chart. Accrual begins on first day of employment and is available for use upon hire. Sick/Annual Leave Cash Payout Employee may elect up to 80 hours of accumulated vacation and/or sick time to be paid as cash. Future accruals only. Personal Days 2 days per fiscal year, unused days will be forfeited Available upon completion of six months of continuous eligible County service Holidays 13 days COLA/Longevity COLA only for employees with 0-4 years of eligible service payment based on the CPI and must be in pay status as of 12/1. Payment of $600 at 5 years of continuous service as of 12/1. Each subsequent year of service will add $100 to the payment for an unlimited maximum. Voluntary Benefits (100% employee paid) Short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for self/spouse/dependents, 457 Investment options (available immediately upon hire), Section 125 (available for Health and Childcare reimbursement) Available first of the month following one full month of continuous employment Student Loan Forgiveness You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal programs designed for people who work in public service including Local government (Public Student Loan Forgiveness, Temporary Expanded PSLF). *Rates and coverage are always subject to change. 01 I understand that HealthWest is a Muskegon County department that is publicly funded by Michigan Medicaid. Therefore, background checks will be run prior to hire to ensure the prospective hire is not excluded from providing clinical services due to a recent felony or misdemeanor conviction. Yes No 02 Are you interested in full-time, 32 hour or hourly? Required Question