The Arc of the Ozarks, is seeking a skilled and passionate Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our growing Rivendale team! The work location will be in Springfield primarily supporting our youngest clientele.

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 our Rivendale 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.

The RBT must have excellent reasoning, analytical and communication skills. Attention to detail, patience and perseverance are important characteristics.

Minimum Experience and Training Qualifications: 

• Minimum required: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field preferred. Candidate has successfully completed a 40-hour training program with a BCBA based on the BACB’s RBT Task List.
• Applicant must have passed the RBT Competency Assessment Exam administered by a certified BACB, pass the BACB’s RBT exam, and obtain or be in process of obtaining registration as an RBT with the BACB.

For full details please see the attached job description!