Registered Behavior Technician - West Boylston

Open Sky Community Services; West Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 52,682,000 - 71,276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Life insurance

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services in Massachusetts is seeking a Behavior Technician to support individuals with developmental challenges. You will assist the BCBA, implement Positive Behavior Support Plans, and deliver one-on-one interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills.

Responsibilities include documenting timely, providing crisis supports, coaching staff, and collaborating with clinical teams to promote productive, independent living in home and community settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities in group living environments.
• Registered Behavior Technician or willing to obtain certification within 3 months of employment.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Assist BCBA to implement Positive Behavior Support Plans and deliver interventions identified on the Treatment Plan.
• Provide direct one-on-one behavioral interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
• Reduce challenging behaviors in home and community settings.
• Complete documentation according to prescribed timelines.
• Provide crisis management and intervention supports to programs; provide clinical advocacy and guidance to staff.
• Coach staff to provide one-on-one direct supports to assist individuals to attain success in daily living skills.
• Provide direct supports to help individuals learn regulation strategies and coping skills.
• Carry out clinical assessments and collaborate with program and clinical teams.

Skills

Crisis management

Behavioral coaching

Communication support

Daily living skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED or equivalent

Tools

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description

Open Sky supports adults with developmental and intellectual challenges who are referred by the Department of Developmental Services. Our mission is to provide homes that are safe, nurturing, and address the individual’s personal needs and preferences. Every individual in an Open Sky residential program is encouraged to play an active role in community life, whether it be by volunteering, taking classes, participating in group outings, or joining a health club. Our dedicated staff ensures that individuals have the necessary supports and skills to build a successful and satisfying life in the community while enabling individuals to lead meaningful and active lives.

Open Sky supports adults with developmental and intellectual challenges who are referred by the Department of Developmental Services. Our mission is to provide homes that are safe, nurturing, and address the individual’s personal needs and preferences. Every individual in an Open Sky residential program is encouraged to play an active role in community life, whether it be by volunteering, taking classes, participating in group outings, or joining a health club. Our dedicated staff ensures that individuals have the necessary supports and skills to build a successful and satisfying life in the community while enabling individuals to lead meaningful and active lives. The Behavior Technician is responsible for assisting the BCBA to implement Positive Behavior Support Plans and deliver interventions identified on the Treatment Plan. The RBT will also provide direct one-on-one behavioral interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills as well as reduce challenging behaviors in the home and community settings.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the completion of all documentation according to prescribed timelines.
• Provide crisis management and intervention supports to programs. Provide clinical advocacy and guidance to staff.
• Coach staff to provide one on one direct supports to assist individuals to attain success in their daily living skills.
• Provide direct supports to assist individuals to learn regulation strategies, coping skills and daily living skills.
• Carry out any clinical assessments and collaborate effectively with program and clinical teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a group living environment setting.
• Must be a Registered Behavior Technician or wiling to obtain certification within the first 3 months of employment.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving history, required.

Pay Range

$21.63 - $21.63

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency, sensitivity, and a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and employee well-being. Our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment has earned Open Sky repeated recognition as a Top Workplace, including honors from USA TODAY, The Boston Globe, and the national Top Workplaces program.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

Benefits Of Working For Open Sky Include

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more!

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.