Company Overview: Spectrum is a leading provider of human services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide our clients with the greatest quality of life and the highest level of independence in the community. Spectrum has been serving Colorado for over 40 years in residential settings, Day Program, community and in-home support, and community integrated employment. We support those receiving services through Home and Community Based (HCBS) Long Term Services and Supports Medicaid Waivers. The Residential Program serves individuals in whichever setting is best suited to their needs, living independently, with family members, or in a state-qualified Host Home.

Position: Registered Behavior Technician

Status: Full time and Part Time Available

Location: Lakewood (80227. Most services will be provided at our Day Program, though assignments may occur at other sites as needed.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $48,000-$50,000 per year (full time)
• $21.00- $24.00 per hour (part time)
• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance (full time only)
• 11 paid holidays and starting PTO of 15 days, additional time accrued with years worked (full time only)
• Retirement Plan
• Referral Bonuses

Location: Spectrum Day Program and Academy, 3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227

Position Overview:

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides direct, line-staff behavioral treatment and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Working under the supervision of the BCBA, the RBT implements individualized behavior intervention, promotes independence, safety and engagement in all program activities.

Our day-program is a safe space for participants to work on individualized skills, grow, and interact with their peers. To foster further engagement, community outings provide an environment to practice safety skills, inclusion, and much more. Finally, our Spectrum Academy focuses on smaller group learning, innovative ideas, and technology. Our diverse program offerings allow us to cultivate a personally tailored experience to each of our participants, affording everyone an opportunity to thrive and feel successful.

Job Functions:

• Implement individualized behavior intervention and skill acquisition plans developed by the supervising BCBA.
• Provide direct behavioral treatment and support to participants across a variety of settings (classroom, group, community).
• Follow and implement individual client plans, protocols, and goals while maintaining safety and appropriate supervision at all times.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and structured environment at all times.
• Assist with feeding, changing and performing any activities of daily living required to ensure the health and safety of our participants. This includes verbal prompting, and full physical assistance in the restroom. Must be comfortable and confident in performing bathroom supports.
• Engage in, participate and lead group activities with those receiving services. Model and uphold ethical boundaries with clients and peers.
• Solve problems, handle conflict, and be mentally adaptable in dealing with multiple individuals with challenging behaviors when in Day Program
• Complete daily notes and goals tracking through Spectrum’s provided online tools and monthly paperwork.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification required
• Strong understanding of behavior support plans and familiarity with BCBA and RBT roles.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• High energy, positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills and a passion for caring for others.
• Able to pass a Colorado or National Based Criminal background check and Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS) background check.

Driving:

• Valid Driver’s License with at least one year’s driving experience
• Able to provide current Colorado motor driving vehicle record, with seven previous years of driving history (if applicable)
• Reliable transportation able to pass a Vehicle Safety Inspection
• Proof of automobile insurance coverage, with at least Bodily Injury $25/$50K per person/per accident and property damage $15,000
• Able to provide all elements of hands-on care for the client’s individual needs.
• Dependable and Punctual.
• Possess a positive and coachable attitude.
• Strong communication and reading comprehension skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to provide all elements of hands-on care per client’s individual needs.
• Able to lift at least 30 pounds independently.
• Able to exert up to 60 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
• Work on your feet throughout (approximately 6 hours) the day.
• Transfer clients in and out of vans with and without assistance.
• Transfer clients in and out of wheelchairs, from a sitting to a standing position and vice versa, with and without assistance.
• Complete a 2-person transfer in the restroom onto and off changing table

Spectrum provides the following training initially and recertification:

• Initial Orientation and Onboarding
• CPR/First Aid/Universal Precautions
• QMAP-Med Administration
• Safety Care Behavioral Safety Training

Application Deadline: December 29th, 2025, at 10:00am