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

YAI•Hollister, CA

11h

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional - Registered Behavior Technician (DSP-RBT) provides supervision, protection, and care for individuals with moderate to complex support needs in a variety of settings. The role implements individualized service, protective oversight, behavior support, and program plans while promoting each person’s health, safety, rights, strengths, interests, personal goals, and connections to the community. Support may include personal care and activities of daily living, medication assistance, skill development, communication, advocacy, meal planning, transportation, recreational activities, and assistance with purchases and personal funds. The DSP-RBT maintains a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment; follows infection-control and crisis-management procedures; completes documentation and data entry; and collaborates with program leadership, clinical staff, direct support staff, and authorized representatives. Under appropriate supervision, the role may participate in treatment planning, implement behavior support plans, collect and report behavioral data, and communicate progress. The position requires completing and maintaining applicable training, certifications, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or educational equivalent.
Must hold or obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within one year of appointment; for California assignments, a Licensed Psych Technician or Qualified Behavior Modification Professional may be held instead.
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 position’s physical demands, including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, and handling or feeling objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to assist with lifting or moving individuals of any weight using mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or to push individuals in wheelchairs; lift or move up to 25 pounds; run on occasion; and implement emergency interventions as required by an individual’s plans.
A valid driver’s license may be required depending on position and location.
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.
For California Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes and/or Community Crisis Homes: complete California Direct Support Professional Training (DSPT) Year 1 and Year 2 courses within one year of appointment.
For California Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes and/or Community Crisis Homes: hold or obtain through employer-provided training CPR/First Aid, Ukeru, and CPI certifications and recertify annually.
For California Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes and/or Community Crisis Homes: complete health screening and annual continuing education units through competency-based professional development 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, clinical syndromes, and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities with co-occurring behavioral or mental health needs.
Valid driver’s license strongly preferred for California assignments.

Responsibilities

Supervise, protect, and care for individuals at all times, maintain house rules, support fire-safety learning, and identify and escalate signs of potential harm to self or others.
Provide support in a variety of settings in accordance with individualized service and behavior support plans, including for people with moderate to complex needs.
Promote health, wellness, and safety through appropriate supervision and crisis management 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 and support facility upkeep and safety.
Use safe handling procedures and follow COVID mitigation and infection-control protocols.
Support individual strengths, interests, abilities, personal rights, emotional well-being, relationships, personal goals, respectful communication, socializing, and community connections.
Provide authorized personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, medication administration, communication, self-expression, dispute resolution, advocacy, and ethical decision-making.
Teach and develop skills using foundational and progressive teaching approaches, including EMOE, task analysis, essential skills, supports, and modifications.
Supervise or plan and prepare balanced meals and snacks in accordance 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 provided funds.
Complete and maintain required trainings and apply acquired skills in compliance with YAI policies and licensing regulations.
Review communication logs and enter events, progress notes, services, and other information; collect and enter operational data using an electronic health record.
Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately and on time, including notifications, incident reports, file updates, maintenance requests, 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.
Contribute to an effective team, communicate program needs, provide feedback, address conflicts constructively, consult with program leadership and clinical and direct support staff, and participate in team meetings.
Comply with applicable federal, state, local, and other regulatory requirements, including HIPAA.
Meet and maintain applicable Behavior Analyst Certification Board requirements for RBT or LPT certification or licensure, along with other required recertifications and training.
Demonstrate DSP/RBT skills using person-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
Under appropriate supervision, participate in treatment-plan development, build understanding of person-specific clinical needs, and implement Behavior Support Plans.
Under appropriate supervision, collect, record, and summarize data on observable behavior and report behavioral changes or other signs and symptoms to a supervisor.
Under appropriate supervision, communicate with authorized representatives about individual progress as instructed by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
Perform other duties as assigned.