Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician RBT
About The Position
Provide individualized, one-to-one support to adults with disabilities based on each person's service plan, interests, goals, and assessed needs. Implement approved behavior support strategies under the direction of a supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or other appropriately qualified clinician. Help individuals build communication, social, coping, decision-making, daily living, and independent living skills, and support their participation in community activities and meaningful outings. Assist with personal care and daily routines as specified in the service plan. Promote independence through 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 New Jersey DDD procedures. Promptly recognize and report incidents, safety concerns, and changes in an individual's needs. Communicate professionally with families and the individual's support team while protecting the individual's privacy, dignity, rights, preferences, and choices. Services are provided in individuals' homes and community settings throughout assigned service areas in New Jersey. Employees may work independently with an assigned individual while following the individual's service plan, agency policies, and supervision requirements. Schedules, hours, duties, and locations depend on the individual's authorized services, support needs, and staffing arrangements. Required training, documentation, and other assigned responsibilities must be completed in a timely manner.
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 the 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 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.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
