About this opportunity
Community Options, Inc. lists this Registered Behavior Technician opportunity in chattanooga, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Positive Options is the behavioral health division of Community Options, Inc. Positive Options is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician in Chattanooga, 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.
$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
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Worksite address
chattanooga, TN, 37450, US
Who can apply
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