Direct Support Professional - Registered Behavior Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times, including maintaining house rules, facilitating fire-safety training, and escalating signs of potential harm to self or others.
• Support individuals in various settings according to their individualized service and behavior support plans, addressing moderate to complex needs.
• Ensure health, wellness, and safety by supervising individuals, managing crisis situations, and adhering to policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Implement plans of protective oversight, Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs), and Individualized Program Plans (IPPs).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment, including facility upkeep and safety protocols.
• Utilize safe handling procedures and implement COVID mitigation and infection control measures.
• Assist individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities while upholding personal rights and providing emotional support.
• Engage in respectful communication using person-first language, encourage socializing, and facilitate community connections.
• Support person-centered plans by:
  • Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Administering medication as prescribed and according to guidelines.
  • Teaching and developing skills.
  • Supporting advocacy, communication, self-expression, and dispute resolution.
  • Facilitating ethical decision-making.
• Supervise, plan, and prepare balanced meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions.
• Transport and escort individuals to recreational activities, medical appointments, and home visits.
• Assist with purchases and safeguard personal allowance funds.
• Complete and maintain all required trainings to ensure compliance with YAI policies and licensing regulations.
• Review communication logs daily, document events, progress notes, and services, and collect/enter data using an electronic health record.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation accurately and within specified timeframes (e.g., incident reports, notifications, billing).
• Maintain a therapeutic environment using Personal Outcome Measures, Person-Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making, and Trauma-Informed Approaches.
• Collaborate as part of an effective team, providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs.
• Consult with program leadership, clinical staff, and direct support staff to ensure high-quality care and attend team meetings.
• Apply foundational teaching skills (e.g., EMOE, task analysis, essential skills, supports, and modifications) and progressive teaching methods.
• Comply with all federal, state, local, and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA.
• Complete and maintain Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements for certification/license (RBT or LPT) and other recertifications.
• Demonstrate and model all skills of a Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with a person-centered and trauma-informed approach.
• Under appropriate supervision:
  • Participate in the development of treatment plans.
  • Develop and maintain specialized clinical knowledge for person-specific needs (e.g., supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs).
  • Implement Behavior Support Plans (BSPs).
  • Collect, record, and summarize data on observable behaviors.
  • Observe and report changes in behavior or other signs and symptoms.
  • Communicate individual progress to authorized representatives as instructed by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License may be required, depending on position/location.
• Must hold or obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within one year of appointment (or be a Licensed Psych Technician or Qualified Behavior Modification Professional for California assignments).
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including email and use of Workday and related systems.
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to meet essential physical demands of the position, including:
  • Frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
  • Assisting with lifting/moving individuals using mechanical lifts or other equipment.
  • Lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds; occasional running.
  • Implementing emergency interventions as needed, including lifting/moving individuals with or without assistance.

Additional Requirements by State

• New Jersey (Behavioral Health Stabilization Homes):
  • At least 6 months’ work or life experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges.
  • Valid Driver’s license with no more than 5 points.
  • Mandatory New Jersey State drug test screening.
• California (Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes and/or Community Crisis Homes):
  • At least six months’ prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Successful completion of State of California Direct Support Professional Training (DSPT) Year 1 and Year 2 courses within one year of appointment.
  • Hold (or obtain) CPR/First Aid, Ukeru, and CPI certifications and recertify annually.
  • Completion of health screening.
  • Completion of annual continuing education units (CEUs) for professional development as required by Titles 17 & 22.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a Human Services field (e.g., social work, psychology).
• Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), clinical syndromes, and/or I/DD with co-occurring behavioral/mental health needs.
• Valid Driver’s License strongly preferred for California assignments.

Pay

$20.00 per hour.