Registered Behavior Technician

Community Options, Inc. • Chattanooga, TN

8d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Positive Options, the behavioral health division of Community Options, Inc., is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The role provides services to children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in homes, schools, and community settings. Technicians use evidence-based, data-driven approaches, including trauma-informed care and positive behavior supports, to teach skills that promote meaningful and independent lives. The ideal candidate has experience implementing individualized behavior interventions in multiple settings. Training required to become an RBT is provided for candidates new to the field.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successfully complete 40 hours of behavioral technician training.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Supports.
• Ability to implement Behavior Plans independently and confidently.
• Ability to establish a comfortable, supportive relationship with participants.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing individualized behavior interventions in multiple settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite services to participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities using evidence-based, data-driven methodologies, including trauma-informed care and positive behavior supports.
• Model and implement strategies in Behavior Plans to help participants acquire, retain, improve, and generalize behavioral, self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills for functioning at home and in the community.
• Provide clinicians with timely, structured written feedback on the delivery and effectiveness of Behavior Plans and strategies.
• Participate in onsite meetings or instructional sessions with participants’ support networks about Behavior Plan recommendations, strategies, and next steps.
• Collect data on progress and collaborate to support behavior reduction, skill acquisition, and skill generalization.
• Prepare progress reports for participants’ teams as needed.
• Provide a safe and supportive environment.
• Cooperate with the licensee and department staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
• Employee incentive and discount programs.
• 403b retirement plan with employer match.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Flexible schedules with full caseloads.
• Ongoing support, mentorship, and training from experienced clinicians.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED