Registered Behavioral Technician

Job Title: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Employment Type: Full-time
About Us: The Arc of Central Alabama serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families through comprehensive and quality programming, advocacy efforts, education, and awareness. Our mission is to ensure that each person served can reach their fullest potential for the most independent life possible. Join our growing Behavior Support Department and become part of a team dedicated to making a difference.
Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our Behavior Support Department. In this role, you will collaborate with Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), individuals with IDD, their families, and other professionals to teach prosocial replacement behaviors for aggression, self-injury, and other dangerous behaviors. We provide a supportive and flexible environment with opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Behavioral Services: Assist in delivering behavior-analytic services under the direction and supervision of BCBAs.
Supervision Engagement: Engage with BCBAs during regular supervision sessions.
Documentation: Assist with graphing and documenting behavior and psychiatric symptoms.
Meetings and Training: Participate in department meetings, journal clubs, grand rounds, and other professional development activities.
Travel: Regularly travel to group homes and other facilities in Oneonta.
Qualifications:
Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a human service field (psychology, counseling, special education, social work, criminal or juvenile justice, sociology, speech education, rehabilitation, speech pathology, audiology, nursing, or physical/occupational therapy).
Certification: RBT certification required. If not certified, we can help you through the credentialing process.
Experience: At least one year of experience working directly with individuals with IDD.
Skills: Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Physical Requirements:
Frequent standing, walking, hand dexterity, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and listening.
Occasional sitting.
Ability to lift and move more than 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
Benefits:
401(k) and 401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid orientation
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8-hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime available
Option to work from home one day per week
Work Setting:
In-person
Office
Patient Demographics:
Adolescents
Adults
Children
Join The Arc of Central Alabama as a Registered Behavior Technician and help individuals with IDD achieve their fullest potential. Apply today to be part of a dedicated team that values professional growth and making a positive impact.