DSP/RBT

ALTERNATIVES INC•Raritan, NJ

3d•$26 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Alternatives, Inc. is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Registered Behavior Technician to support adults with developmental disabilities in its A.I.M. Day Program in Raritan, New Jersey. The role helps clients live as independently as possible while ensuring their comfort, dignity, and safety. DSPs assist with individual behavioral plans, teach and mentor clients in developing skills and achieving goals, support clients’ interests, and provide transportation to community outings and recreational activities. The position also involves reporting health and safety concerns, maintaining accurate documentation, collecting behavioral data, and collaborating with behavior specialists and other support staff. Alternatives, Inc. provides services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people with mental illnesses, including residential, behavior support, support coordination, and recreation services. The organization uses a person-centered approach to promote clients’ independence and community integration. The AIM Day Program schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; weekends are not required. The stated pay is $26.25 per hour.

Requirements

Associate degree in ABA or a related field, such as Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or Social Work, plus three years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities exhibiting behavioral problems.
Valid driver’s license from the state of current residence.
Acceptable Department of Motor Vehicles report with five or fewer points and no DUI convictions within the last three years.
Ability to transport clients.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Applied Behavior Analysis skills, including interpreting functional behavioral assessments, implementing behavioral interventions, collecting data, and collaborating with staff to implement plans.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Support adults with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible while ensuring their comfort and safety.
Assist with implementing individual behavioral plans.
Use teaching and mentoring techniques to teach skills and help clients achieve goals.
Encourage clients’ interests and transport them to community outings and recreational activities.
Report concerns about clients’ health and safety.
Keep documentation accurate and up to date.
Interpret functional behavioral assessments and analyses.
Implement interventions to decrease problem behavior and teach adaptive and functional communication skills.
Collect behavioral data and share findings with the Behavior Specialist weekly.
Collaborate with direct support and paraprofessional staff in homes and community settings to train and implement behavior and treatment plans using ABA and Positive Behavioral Supports.