Registered Behavioral Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Militia Heights

• Needham, MA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, 💙 More Than a Job — A Chance to Make a Difference Looking for a career with purpose? Join a mission-driven organization where the work you do creates a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about empowering others to reach their fullest potential, we invite you to bring your talents, heart, and dedication to our team. Come be part of something meaningful. Come make a difference.💙 ✨ Where Quality Matters More Than Quotas-Spend your time where it matters most: supporting individuals, building meaningful relationships, and celebrating their progress — without the pressure of meeting a specific billable-hours quota. ✨ Enjoy Greater Flexibility in Your RBT Role with scheduling options designed to support a healthy work-life balance. ✨ Manage a manageable caseload that allows you to focus on quality of care and truly get to know the individuals you support. ✨ Build meaningful connections with individuals, families, caregivers, and a supportive multidisciplinary team. 💚 More Than a Workplace — A Team That Cares At Charles River Center, we believe in supporting the people who make our mission possible. Along with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day, our full-time employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support their health, financial future, and work-life balance, including: 🌿Health & Insurance Benefits – Access to insurance benefits to support your health and well-being. 🌿Retirement Savings – A 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for your future. 🌿Paid Holidays – Time off to enjoy designated holidays throughout the year. 🌿Vacation Time – Paid vacation time to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones. 🌿Sick Leave – Sick time to care for or your family when you need it most. 🌿Employee Assistance Fund – Additional support for eligible employees facing financial hardship or unexpected challenges. 🌿Tuition Reimbursement – Support for continued education and professional development through educational opportunities relevant to the agency’s mission. Department: Clinical Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt Reports To: Clinical Director Position Overview The Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) will work under the direct supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement behavior analytic services for individuals in the Day and Employment Services program. The RBT must adhere to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) RBT Ethics Code and demonstrate a commitment to positive behavioral support strategies.

Responsibilities include

data collection, behavior plan implementation, staff training, crisis intervention, and assisting in behavioral assessments. The RBT will collaborate with families, guardians, and residential staff to support individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.

Key Responsibilities

Behavioral Support & Data Collection Develop and implement data collection systems to track behavior patterns. Graph and summarize behavioral data regularly. Assist in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) through direct and indirect assessments. Support the development and implementation of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Behavior Guidelines under the guidance of a BCBA.

Assist in crisis situations, ensuring appropriate de-escalation techniques are used. Staff Training & Collaboration Provide training on Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS), behavior plans, behavior guidelines, data collection, and other behavioral techniques. Collaborate with families, guardians, and residential staff to address behavioral needs and develop individualized support strategies.

Attend Human Rights Committee and clinical review meetings as required. Compliance & Safety Maintain valid Safety Care® certification and adhere to agency safety standards. Ensure compliance with all agency policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines. Perform additional duties or substitute for others as needed.

Qualifications

Completed 40-hour RBT training and passed the RBT Competency Assessment and RBT Examination. Maintain RBT credentials annually. Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Valid driver’s license. Successful completion of all state and agency-mandated training.

Must pass a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and consent to the release of information from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Language Skills Must be fluent in English with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Strong communication skills for working with team members, families, and community partners. Physical Demands Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, kneeling, and crouching. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Reasoning Ability Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions and adapt to various behavioral support situations.