D111 - DD Crisis - Registered Behavioral Technician

River Edge Behavioral Health•Macon, GA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

River Edge Behavioral Health is hiring a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) for its Specialized Transitional Home in Macon, Georgia. The home supports three to four individuals whose needs require more intensive support than less intensive options can provide. Services focus on developing life and leisure skills, personal care, and community integration according to each individual's plan. The RBT implements behavior support plans, responds to crisis situations, documents behavioral data and interventions, and coordinates with the Behavior Analyst, treatment team, and facility staff. The role also supports functional behavior assessments, proactive behavior strategies, and staff training in crisis intervention and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The position is at 1881 Twin Pines Drive, Macon, Georgia. The schedule uses rotating shifts, Sunday through Saturday, either 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Certification as a Registered Behavioral Technician.
At least one year of experience working in behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), or a related field.
Good computer skills.
Pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Communication skills and the ability to foster good relationships with others.

Responsibilities

Implement behavior support plans developed by the Behavior Analyst to address crisis situations and challenging behaviors.
Respond to crises using trained de-escalation, calming, and behavior-redirection techniques to promote the safety of everyone involved.
Collect and document behavioral data during crisis events to track progress and support intervention planning.
Collaborate with the Behavior Analyst, treatment team members, and facility staff to coordinate crisis management and maintain consistent behavior-support strategies.
Assist with functional behavior assessments and analyze behavioral data to identify triggers and patterns contributing to crises.
Implement proactive behavior-support strategies to encourage positive behaviors and reduce the likelihood of harmful behaviors.
Assist in training home staff on crisis intervention, behavior management, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including intervention records, progress notes, and incident reports.