Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Community Options, Inc.•Paramus, NJ

38d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are now hiring a Registered Behavior Technician in Paramus, NJ. Registered behavior technicians work in homes, schools, and community settings with children, adolescents, and adults, using best practices to teach the critical skills needed for everyone to live a meaningful and independent life. The ideal candidate will have experience implementing individualized behavior interventions in multiple settings. If you are passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding career, Community Options provides all required training needed to become an RBT for those new to the field. Compensation Rate: $28.00 per hour

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
RBT certificate is required
Successfully complete a 40-hour behavioral technician training
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
Knowledge of Positive Behavior Supports
Ability to implement Behavior Plans independently and confidently
Excellent time management skills
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Responsibilities

Provide onsite services to participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities through evidence based and data driven methodologies that include trauma informed care and positive behavior supports
Model and implement behavioral support strategies specified in the Behavior Plan that assist the participant with acquiring, retaining, improving, and generalizing the behavioral, self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to function successfully in the home and the community
Provide timely and structured written feedback to the clinicians on the provision and effectiveness of the Behavior Plan and strategies
Participate in onsite meetings or instructional sessions with the participant’s support network regarding the recommendations, strategies, and next steps identified in the Behavior Plan
Collect data on progress and work collaboratively to ensure effective behavior reduction, skill acquisition, and skill generalization
Prepare progress reports for the participant’s team as needed
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation