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Registered Behavior Technician

Community Options Job Board
Columbia, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/25/2026

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

Positive Options is the behavioral health division of Community Options, Inc. Positive Options is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician in Columbia, TN. Registered behavior technicians work in homes, schools, and community settings with children, adolescents, and adults, using best practices to teach the critical skills needed for each individual to live a meaningful and independent life.

The ideal candidate will have experience implementing individualized behavior interventions in multiple settings. If you are passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding career, Positive Options provides all required training needed to become an RBT for those new to the field.

$20-$22/ hr based on experience 

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

Competitive Benefits and Perks:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
  • Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
  • Flexible schedules with full caseloads
  • Daytime, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours available
  • On-going support, mentorship, and training from high-experienced clinicians
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • University partnerships that include tuition reduction

    Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application!  www.comop.org

    Send resumes to: Resumes-TN-Behavior@comop.org

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

    Salary : $20 - $22

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