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

YAI•Gardena, CA

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About The Position

The Direct Support Professional - Registered Behavior Technician (DSP-RBT) provides supervision, protection, and care to individuals with moderate to complex support needs in a variety of settings. The role implements individualized service plans, behavior support plans, and protective oversight plans while promoting health, safety, personal rights, emotional well-being, independence, and quality of life. The DSP-RBT supports personal care and daily living, medication administration, skill development, communication, advocacy, meal planning, community participation, transportation, and safeguarding personal funds, as appropriate and authorized. The position maintains a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment; manages crisis situations in accordance with individual plans and organizational requirements; completes trainings, documentation, and electronic health record entries; and collaborates with program leadership, clinical staff, individuals, and their support teams. Under appropriate supervision, the DSP-RBT may participate in treatment planning, implement behavior support plans, collect and summarize behavioral data, report changes in behavior, and communicate progress to authorized representatives as instructed by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. California assignments may have additional training, certification, and experience requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or educational equivalent.
Tuberculosis test or acceptable proof of negative TB test results; mandatory for most positions.
Valid driver's license may be required depending on position and location.
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 qualify instead.
Basic written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including email and using Workday and related systems to complete tasks.
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 or feeling objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to assist with lifting or moving individuals of any weight, with or without equipment or help from other staff; ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions under an individual's Individual Behavior Support Plan and Individual Emergency Intervention Plan when needed.
Minimum requirements may vary by state of employment or contract; applicants should refer to applicable state regulations for DSP/RBT requirements.
For specified California Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes and/or Community Crisis Homes assignments: at least six months of prior direct-care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
For specified California assignments: complete California Direct Support Professional Training (DSPT) Year 1 and Year 2 courses within one year of appointment.
For specified California assignments: hold or obtain through employer-provided training CPR/First Aid, Ukeru, and CPI certifications and recertify annually.
For specified California assignments: complete a health screening.
For specified California assignments: complete annual professional-development 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 is strongly preferred for California assignments.

Responsibilities

Supervise, protect, and care for individuals, maintain house rules, facilitate fire-safety learning, and identify and escalate signs of potential harm to self or others.
Provide support in a variety of settings according to 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 applicable 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 infection-control and COVID mitigation protocols.
Support individuals' strengths, interests, abilities, personal rights, emotional well-being, relationships, social connections, and personal goals.
Provide or assist with personal care, activities of daily living, prescribed medication, skill development, advocacy, communication, self-expression, dispute resolution, and ethical decision-making as appropriate and authorized.
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 funds provided.
Complete and maintain required position and program trainings and apply the skills learned.
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.
Work collaboratively with the individual's circle of support, communicate program needs, provide feedback, and use a solution-oriented approach to conflicts.
Consult with program leadership, clinical staff, and other direct support staff; attend and 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 BACB certification or license requirements, including RBT or LPT requirements and applicable recertifications and trainings.
Model DSP/RBT skills using person-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
Under appropriate supervision, participate in treatment plan development and build specialized clinical knowledge for person-specific needs.
Under appropriate supervision, implement Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), collect, record, and summarize observable behavior data, and report behavioral changes or other signs and symptoms to a supervisor.
Communicate with authorized representatives about individual progress as instructed by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
Perform other duties as assigned.