Positive Behavioral Support Analyst (Full-Time)

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Company Overview

At Residential Transitions, Inc. (RTI), our mission is to help people improve their quality of life by empowering them with knowledge, resources, and skills—while always treating them with dignity and respect. We proudly serve individuals across Minnesota who are living with mental illness, substance use challenges, and other disabilities.

Our services support people living independently in the community, in their own homes, as well as in our residential settings. Through compassionate care and a person-centered approach, we aim to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Position Overview

Residential Transitions, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and motivated Positive Behavioral Support Analyst to join our clinical team. This full-time position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by developing and implementing individualized positive behavior support strategies that promote independence, improve quality of life, and support individuals in achieving their goals.

The Positive Behavioral Support Analyst works collaboratively with individuals receiving services, their families, caregivers, and support teams to conduct behavioral assessments, develop positive support plans, monitor progress, and provide training and guidance to ensure effective implementation.

We are especially interested in candidates with experience supporting adolescents and their families in behavioral health, mental health, or community-based settings.

This position requires flexibility to accommodate the schedules and needs of individuals and families served, including evening availability. The role offers a combination of community-based and remote work, with up to 25% of work performed remotely.

This position reports to a Clinical Supervisor and does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavior assessments to identify individual strengths, needs, and factors contributing to challenging behaviors.

• Develop individualized, person-centered positive behavior support plans and positive support transition plans that promote skill development, independence, and improved quality of life.

• Collaborate with individuals receiving services, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to establish meaningful goals and effective support strategies.

• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and guidance to direct support staff and caregivers on the implementation of positive behavior support plans.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral interventions through ongoing data collection, observation, and assessment.

• Reassess and modify support plans as needed based on individual progress, changing needs, and feedback from support teams.

• Conduct individual meetings with persons served to assess progress, build rapport, and provide individualized support.

• Facilitate team meetings, communicate recommendations, and provide ongoing feedback to ensure consistency in service delivery.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Promote positive, person-centered practices that respect individual rights, preferences, cultural backgrounds, and personal goals.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet at least one of the following qualifications:

• Two years of supervised experience conducting functional behavior assessments and designing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of positive practices behavior support strategies for individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors, including individuals with co-occurring mental health or neurocognitive disorders.

OR

• A bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or a related field with demonstrated expertise in positive support services.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study.

• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and access to a reliable, insured personal vehicle for travel throughout the Twin Cities metro area.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication and collaboration with clinical supervisors and interdisciplinary teams.

• Strong understanding of person-centered practices, positive behavior supports, and individualized service planning.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide training and guidance to staff and caregivers.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Flexibility to accommodate individual and family schedules, including evening availability.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, maintain organized documentation, and meet established deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with adolescents and their families in behavioral health, mental health, developmental disability, or community-based support settings.

• Experience collaborating with parents, guardians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized behavioral support strategies.

• Knowledge of adolescent development, family dynamics, and the unique behavioral and emotional support needs of adolescents.

• Familiarity with trauma-informed care, family-centered approaches, and positive behavioral interventions.

• Experience providing behavioral coaching, training, or consultation to families and direct support professionals.

Benefits of Working at RTI

• Generous PTO: Accrue paid time off based on tenure, ranging from 80–168 hours annually depending on years of service.

• On-Demand Pay: Access your earned wages when you need them.

• Paid Holidays: 7 company-paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday.

• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Professional Growth: Access to CEU courses, clinical supervision, and monthly paid trainings relevant to services provided.

• Career Advancement Opportunities: Opportunities for professional development and growth within RTI.

• Flexible Work Environment: Opportunity to work remotely up to 25% of the time, based on job responsibilities and organizational needs.

• Mileage Reimbursement: Reimbursement for eligible work-related travel.

Compensation & Schedule

• Compensation: $23.00–$25.00 per hour

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, with flexibility and evening availability required to accommodate individuals and families served.

• Location: Twin Cities Metro Area, with travel to various community-based service locations.

• Work Arrangement: Primarily in-person/community-based, with up to 25% remote work available.

Physical & Mental Requirements

Employees in this role must be able to:

• Walk, stand, sit, bend, climb stairs, and perform applicable crisis prevention and intervention techniques.

• Use hands for writing, typing, documentation, and data entry.

• Lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally exert physical effort in the performance of job duties.

• Maintain the ability to perform essential job functions involving reading documentation, using office equipment and computers, communicating with others, and traveling between service locations, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Be the difference by making a difference. Advance your career in mental health today and change someone's life tomorrow with RTI, an award-winning organization that puts the people we serve and employ first.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Residential Transitions, Inc. (RTI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RTI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, leaves of absence, and separation from employment.