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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) – Mid Shift (12:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

Wendell Foster logoWendell FosterOwensboro, KYFull timePosted 1d ago
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open registered behavior technician jobs in Kentucky post a median of $21 an hour, the middle half $20.38–$21.56, across 8 jobs that state their pay. Registered behavior technicians employed in Kentucky earn a median of $19.41 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

  • 2025, 2024, & 2021 Gold Winner for Best Place to Work in Owensboro!

Wendell Foster is interested in hiring energetic Registered Behavior Tech (RBT) for our Intermediate Care Facility to join the team of #DifferenceMakers!

What matters to you

  • Hours- Mid Shift (12:00 PM – 8:30 PM) Monday-Friday
  • Night-shift hourly differential of $2.00
  • Overtime availability
  • 8 paid holidays each year
  • Double time pay for holiday hours worked
  • Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Full benefits including; medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month after 60 days and pet benefits.
  • 403b retirement - automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked
  • One-time your annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free to all employees and their immediate family members.
  • Tuition reimbursement program available
  • On the job training
  • Employee recognition give-a-ways throughout the year

What matters to us

  • High school diploma or G.E.D required.
  • Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
  • Registered Behavior Tech certification, or ability to obtain certificate within three months of employment.
  • Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in the care of individuals with multiple physical handicaps or challenging behaviors, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of above requirements.

Essential Functions

Support our individuals direct care needs including, but not limited to:

  • Assess individual behavioral programming needs as instructed by Behavior Analyst.
  • Implement appropriate programs for service recipients as part of the individual’s support plan.
  • Conduct staff training in regard to behavior service policies, procedures, techniques, and programs and ongoing fidelity of implementation of programs.
  • Serve as a consultant to all departments regarding behavior techniques and strategies.
  • Serve as a member of the IDT and attend annuals and other special team meetings to provide input. Provide weekly information to the behavioral team as it relates to service recipients behavior.
  • Collect, input and graph behavioral data on an ongoing basis.
  • Participate in various standing and ad hoc committees as appointed.
  • Attend in-services and workshops to maintain quality standards in the delivery of training services.
  • Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings as designated by department needs.
  • Spend at least 5% of total hours providing behavior supports under clinical supervision as designated by licensing board.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Other important information

Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Work Location: In person

From Wendell Foster's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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