Progressive Behavior Solutions Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

Starting Rate: $22 - $28/hour based on experience

Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-9

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a dynamic, student-centered environment, seek meaningful work that creates lasting impact, and bring a proactive mindset, positive attitude, sense of humor, and strong work ethic — We Should Talk!

As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), you will help implement schoolwide and classroom-based positive behavior support strategies designed to strengthen student engagement, build functional skills, and increase positive behaviors. You will prioritize proactive, evidence-based interventions while remaining prepared to respond to behavioral crises using approved CPI techniques, behavioral contracts, and strategies documented within each student's behavior intervention plan (BIP), as applicable.

Working within established practices, you will maintain compliance with company, school, state, and federal requirements. You will also partner closely with the Program Director and multidisciplinary team to support effective program operations and create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing individualized and small-group behavioral support to address social, emotional, interpersonal, and behavioral challenges that may interfere with student learning and school participation.
• Implementing proactive, evidence-based behavioral strategies and interventions aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs, Behavior Intervention Plans, treatment plans, and other established goals.
• Responding promptly and effectively to crisis situations by applying approved de-escalation techniques, CPI strategies, and individualized behavioral interventions.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and detailed documentation, including communication logs, service notes, behavioral data, incident reports, and other required student records.
• Gathering relevant information from students, families, educators, and school personnel to support the assessment of students' social, emotional, and behavioral adjustment within the school and community.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress, behavioral concerns, areas of difficulty, and circumstances that may affect school performance.
• Supporting the development, implementation, and ongoing review of Individualized Education Programs and Behavior Intervention Plans in accordance with company, school, district, state, and federal requirements.
• Attending and actively participating in IEP meetings, student support meetings, behavioral planning sessions, and other multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborating with teachers, clinicians, families, district personnel, and community-based professionals to coordinate appropriate behavioral, educational, and support services for students.
• Coordinating student-related case management activities, including parent meetings, emergency transportation requests, outside-provider communication, and continuity of services.
• Consulting with teachers, parents, district representatives, and service providers to identify effective solutions to student learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Observing classroom staff implementation of IEP goals, Behavior Intervention Plans, and treatment plans to promote consistency, fidelity, and the effective use of positive behavioral supports.
• Coaching classroom staff on positive behavior-support strategies, data-collection practices, classroom routines, student schedules, and individualized interventions.
• Assisting teachers with developing structured classroom schedules, maintaining student data systems, and facilitating student transition plans aligned with each student's individualized goals and services.
• Assessing student progress by consistently reviewing behavioral data, classroom documentation, intervention outcomes, and other performance indicators.
• Providing targeted training, feedback, and guidance to classroom staff based on student data, observed needs, and established behavioral programming.
• Conducting crisis and safety assessments and contacting appropriate internal or external resources when emergency intervention is necessary.
• Modeling effective behavioral-support practices, professional communication, collaborative problem-solving, and positive interactions with students and colleagues.
• Reinforcing a behavior-analytic and data-informed approach to education by promoting the consistent use of measurable outcomes, evidence-based interventions, and positive behavior supports.
• Building productive relationships with students, families, coworkers, district partners, and community providers while representing the organization professionally and positively.
• Maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based behavioral practices, professional standards, available resources, and developments within the field.
• Responding constructively to coaching, supervision, and formal or informal feedback while demonstrating a commitment to continued professional growth.
• Performing additional responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors degree or higher in special education, behavioral health or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining one or more of the following behavioral health credentials: BCBA | BCaBA | RBT | CBHT | CIBH
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in providing behavioral support, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including functional behavior assessment (FBA), positive behavior interventions and support (PBIS) and behavior intervention plans (BIP's).
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-based decision making, and personalized learning.
• Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
• Highly skilled in building relationships with students, parents, teachers and community and/or district partners.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is the nation's leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!

Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
• Legal Services Insurance
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual-based Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance!

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!