Direct Support Professional- Registered Behavior Technician (DSP-RBT)

YAI•Southampton, NJ

10d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional- Registered Behavior Technician (DSP-RBT) provides supervision, protection, and person-centered care to individuals with moderate to complex support needs. The role supports people in a variety of settings according to their individualized service and behavior support plans, helping promote health, wellness, safety, personal rights, independence, meaningful relationships, personal goals, and community connections. The DSP-RBT maintains a safe and therapeutic environment, responds to crises in accordance with policies and individual plans, and completes required training, communication, data collection, and documentation. Under appropriate supervision, the DSP-RBT participates in treatment-plan development, implements Behavior Support Plans, collects and summarizes behavioral data, reports changes in behavior or health, and communicates with authorized representatives as instructed by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. The role collaborates with program leadership, clinical staff, and other direct support staff to provide coordinated care and comply with applicable regulations, including HIPAA and certification requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or educational equivalent.
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 the physical demands of the position, including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, and handling, fingering, or feeling objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to assist with lifting or moving individuals of any weight with mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or push individuals in wheelchairs; lift or move up to 25 pounds or run on occasion; and perform emergency interventions according to an individual’s plans, including lifting or moving individuals of any weight with or without equipment or assistance from other staff.
A valid driver’s license may be required, depending on position and location.
Minimum requirements may vary by state of employment and/or contract; applicable state regulations govern DSP/RBT requirements.
For New Jersey Behavioral Health Stabilization Homes: at least six months of work or life experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges; valid driver’s license with no more than five points; and successful completion of the mandatory New Jersey State drug test screening.
For California Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes and/or Community Crisis Homes: at least six months of prior direct-care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities; completion of California DSP Training Year 1 and Year 2 within one year of appointment; hold or obtain through employer-provided training CPR/First Aid, Ukeru, and CPI certifications and recertify annually; complete health screening; and complete annual continuing education units through competency-based training as required by Titles 17 and 22.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Supervise, protect, and care for individuals, maintain house rules, teach fire safety, and identify and appropriately escalate potential harm to self or others.
Provide support in varied settings according to individualized service and behavior support plans, including for people with moderate to complex needs.
Promote health, wellness, and safety; supervise individuals and manage crisis situations in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Implement plans of protective oversight, Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs), and Individualized Program Plans (IPPs).
Maintain a clean, safe, organized work and therapy environment; follow safe handling procedures and COVID mitigation and infection-control protocols.
Support individuals’ strengths, interests, abilities, personal rights, emotional well-being, relationships, personal goals, communication, social participation, and community connections.
Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, skill development, communication, self-expression, advocacy, ethical decision-making, and dispute resolution, as appropriate and authorized.
Ensure medication is administered as prescribed and according to applicable guidelines.
Plan and prepare, or supervise the planning and preparation of, balanced meals and snacks consistent with individual dietary restrictions and guidelines.
Transport and escort individuals to recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, and other activities.
Assist individuals with purchases and safeguard personal allowance and other funds provided to them.
Complete and maintain required position- and program-related training and apply the skills learned.
Review communication logs and record events, progress notes, services, and other information; collect and enter operational data in an electronic health record.
Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately and on time, including notifications, incident reports, file updates, maintenance requests, phone calls, incident tracking, and evening and weekend reports.
Maintain a therapeutic environment using Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making, and trauma-informed approaches.
Work collaboratively within the circle of support, communicate program needs, provide feedback, and use a solution-oriented approach to conflicts.
Consult with program leadership, clinical staff, and direct support staff, and attend and actively participate in team meetings.
Use foundational and progressive teaching skills, including EMOE, task analysis, essential skills, supports, and modifications.
Comply with applicable federal, state, local, and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA.
Maintain Behavior Analyst Certification Board requirements for RBT or LPT certification or licensure and complete required recertifications and training.
Model DSP/RBT skills using person-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
Under appropriate supervision, participate in treatment-plan development, build specialized clinical knowledge for individual needs, and implement Behavior Support Plans.
Under appropriate supervision, collect, record, and summarize data on observable behavior; report behavioral or other changes and symptoms to a supervisor; and communicate individual progress to authorized representatives as instructed by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
Perform other duties as assigned.