Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a Full-Time Registered Behavior Technician to help effectively support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Nashua, NH. The Behavioral Technician uses best practices and technology within a home and community-based setting to teach individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. The Behavior Technician provides instructional sessions with the participant’s support network regarding the recommendations, strategies, and next steps identified in the Behavior Plan.

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

Working Conditions

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• Required to utilize personal vehicle
• May be required to lift or move 25 pounds
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

Send resumes to: Resumes-NS@comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D