We are hiring for:

Residential Behavioral Technician

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a critical member of the clinical treatment team, working under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The RBT provides individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to promote independence, skill development, and improved quality of life. This position requires a current RBT certification and involves delivering evidence-based treatment programs, collecting accurate behavioral data, and ensuring professional and ethical standards are consistently upheld.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide 1:1 direct ABA therapy to individuals with developmental disabilities in home, clinic, school, and community settings.
• Implement individualized treatment plans and behavior intervention strategies designed by the supervising BCBA.
• Teach functional communication, daily living, self-help, social, and play skills using evidence-based ABA methodologies.
• Collect and maintain accurate, timely, and detailed data on client progress and behavioral outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing supervision sessions with a BCBA to ensure fidelity of program implementation.
• Assist in conducting functional behavior assessments and skills assessments under the guidance of the BCBA.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging therapeutic environment at all times.
• Adhere to professional, ethical, and confidentiality standards consistent with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) guidelines and organizational policies.
• Support families and caregivers in understanding and implementing behavioral strategies to generalize skills across settings.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings, and continuing education sessions as required to maintain RBT certification.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including educators, therapists, and healthcare professionals, to support holistic client care.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the individual and program.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Psychology, Education, ABA, Behavioral Health, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience implementing ABA interventions with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of growth and development, including normal and abnormal developmental patterns across the lifespan.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accurate data collection.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must pass background checks and meet state and organizational requirements for working with vulnerable populations.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly required to lift 20 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting.

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.