Registered Behavior Technician | Kansas City

Positions starting at $21.00 per hour! 

Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals.   Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives!  

Bring Your Experience to The Arc! Experience-based wages are available for those whose background is above and beyond the position's requirements. 

What is this job all about?   

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is responsible for the direct implementation of behavior support plans, skill-acquisition programming, and other behavioral interventions for consumers served by Rivendale and the ABA Services program.  The RBT will collect observational, A-B-C, and daily data under the direct supervision of one or more Board Certified Behavior Analyst(s) (BCBA) and in collaboration with the RBT Supervisor (if not a BCBA but approved by the BACB) applicable Director(s).   

The RBT will assist with intervention and implementation of therapeutic programming and assessments, such as functional analyses and/or functional behavior assessments. In addition, the RBT will model interventions outlined within behavior support plans, and provide feedback to other implementers/caregivers/parents under the supervision of the BCBA, RBT Supervisor, or applicable Director. The RBT is responsible for maintaining accurate data collection for consumers, including documentation of skills, and for retaining precise records for billing purposes.  The implementation of programming with consumers occurs in a variety of settings such as site based, community, or in-home. The RBT is a paraprofessional non-exempt, hourly position. 

Include this information for Rivendale  

RBT: The RBT will work with the Rivendale team as well as the ABA Services team. Both teams support individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as psychiatric/behavioral diagnoses. The Rivendale team provides support in an educational environment.  Individuals served by both programs may exhibit impulsive behaviors, poor decision-making, and verbal/physical aggression. The RBT will use behavioral observation and assessment, and crisis intervention and prevention skills on a daily basis. The RBT must be able to provide support to consumers by following positive behavior support plans and interventions.  The RBT must be able to remain calm and provide verbal coaching and modeling for other staff/caregivers in crisis situations.  

If we didn’t get your attention yet - The Arc of the Ozarks also offers competitive pay and benefits. 

What will my day-to-day responsibilities look like? 

A Registered Behavior Technician employee is both a mentor and a coach. In this position you will be working hands on with our clients to provide guidance and suggestions to empower their learning. You will do this by: