Registered Behavior Technician
About The Position
Positive Options, the behavioral health division of Community Options, Inc., is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician in Cookeville, 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 methods, including trauma-informed care and positive behavior supports, to help participants develop skills that support meaningful and independent lives. Applicants new to the field receive the required training to become an RBT.
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.
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 methods, trauma-informed care, and positive behavior supports.
- Model and implement Behavior Plan strategies to help participants acquire, retain, improve, and generalize behavioral, self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills for functioning in home and community settings.
- Provide clinicians with timely, structured written feedback about the provision and effectiveness of the Behavior Plan and its strategies.
- Participate in onsite meetings or instructional sessions with participants’ support networks about Behavior Plan recommendations, strategies, and next steps.
- Collect progress data and collaborate with others 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.
- Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
- Employee incentive and discount programs.
- 403(b) 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
