Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician RBT

Assurance Care & Support Services•Manalapan Township, NJ

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician provides individualized, one-to-one support to adults with disabilities according to each individual's service plan, interests, goals, and assessed needs. The role implements approved behavior support strategies under the direction of a supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or other appropriately qualified clinician, and supports communication, social, coping, decision-making, daily living, and independence skills. Services take place in individuals' homes and community settings throughout assigned service areas in New Jersey. The technician may work independently with an assigned individual while following the service plan, agency policies, and applicable supervision requirements. Schedules, hours, duties, and locations depend on authorized services, support needs, and staffing arrangements. The position includes community outings and personal care or daily routine assistance as specified in the service plan.

Requirements

Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong communication, observation, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
A patient, respectful, and person-centered approach to supporting adults with disabilities.
Dependable attendance and ability to follow individualized support plans.
Willingness to accept feedback and participate in required clinical supervision.
Ability to complete required background checks, screenings, onboarding, and applicable New Jersey DDD and agency training.
Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it before the assigned start date, as required.
Reliable transportation to assigned service locations.
Valid driver's license and appropriate auto insurance if driving is required for the assignment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or behavioral support needs.
Experience providing New Jersey DDD Community-Based Supports or Individual Supports.
Familiarity with behavior support plans, behavioral data collection, and progress documentation.
Experience using electronic visit verification (EVV) systems.
Experience promoting independent living skills, community integration, and person-centered outcomes.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, one-to-one support based on each person's service plan, interests, goals, and assessed needs.
Implement approved behavior support strategies under the direction of a supervising BCBA or other appropriately qualified clinician.
Assist individuals in developing communication, social, coping, decision-making, and daily living skills.
Support community participation, including shopping, recreational activities, appointments, and other meaningful outings.
Assist with personal care and daily routines as specified in the individual's service plan.
Promote independence using approved prompting, positive reinforcement, and skill-building strategies.
Collect behavioral data and maintain accurate service notes, progress documentation, and required electronic visit verification (EVV) records.
Follow individualized support plans, supervision requirements, agency policies, and applicable DDD procedures.
Recognize and promptly report incidents, safety concerns, and changes in an individual's needs.
Communicate professionally with families, supervisors, clinicians, and other members of the individual's support team.
Protect each individual's privacy, dignity, rights, preferences, and personal choices.
Complete required training, documentation, and other assigned responsibilities in a timely manner.