Registered Behavior Technician

Community Options, Inc.•Cookeville, TN

10d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We believe in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Positive Options is the behavioral health division of Community Options, Inc. Positive Options is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician in Cookeville, TN. 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 each individual 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, Positive Options provides all required training needed to become an RBT for those new to the field. $20-$23/ per hour based on experience We are currently offering a $1,000 sign on bonus after 90 days of satisfactory employment. (contact hiring manager for additional information)

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
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
Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with participants receiving supports
Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
Ability to collect, interpret, and graph data
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills

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
Provide a safe and supportive environment
Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned