Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Specialized Enhanced Supportive Housing (SESH)

Community Options, Inc., is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.  We believe in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Community Options, Inc., is seeking Full-Time and Part-Time Registered Behavior Technician to support adults residing in both traditional and Specialized Supported Living Homes in Smyrna, TN. Registered behavior technicians use best practices, evidenced-based ABA interventions,  and trauma informed care to teach the critical skills needed for each individual to live a meaningful and independent life. The ideal candidate will have experience with crisis management, de-escalation practices, preventative procedures, and implementing individualized behavior interventions with individuals with autism, intellectual disability, and co-occurring mental health and psychiatric disorders. If you are passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding career, Positive Options provides all required training needed to become a certified RBT. Starting pay is $23-$25/ 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)*Responsibilities

• Provide onsite 1:1 and group ABA therapy to participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities through evidence based and data driven methodologies that include trauma informed care and positive behavior supports
• Implement behavioral support strategies specified in the Behavior Plan and model interventions for caregivers
• Assist with crisis de-escalation and provide in-person or remote crisis support as needed
• Complete daily session notes on the provision and effectiveness of the behavior plan and strategies
• Participate in team meetings and provide frequent collaboration with the participant’s care team
• Collect daily data on progress and work collaboratively to ensure effective behavior reduction, skill acquisition, and skill generalization
• Employees must cooperate with any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum 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
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, stand or walk for up to an hour, and bend, stoop, and crouch. 

Competitive Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
• Daytime, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours available
• On-going support, mentorship, and training from highly-experienced clinicians
• Mileage Reimbursement
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application!  www.comop.orgCommunity Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer  M/F/V/D#IND-XY