Registered Behavior Technician

communityoptions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician in Nashville, TN. This position involves providing services to individuals with disabilities using best practices in homes and communities. The ideal candidate will implement individualized behavior interventions and should have a High School Diploma or GED along with completion of required training.

Offering a salary of $20–$23 per hour, Community Options also provides competitive benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, generous PTO, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Must complete a 40-hour behavioral technician training.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Supports is required.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite services to participants through evidence-based methodologies.
• Model and implement behavioral support strategies specified in the Behavior Plan.
• Collect data on progress and prepare progress reports as needed.

Skills

Positive Behavior Supports

Verbal and written communication

Crisis management

Data collection and interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

40-hour behavioral technician training

Job description

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 Nashville, 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

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

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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills

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
• Flexible schedules with full caseloads
• Daytime, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours available
• On‑going support, mentorship, and training from high‑experienced clinicians
• Mileage Reimbursement
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D