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

YAI•Hollister, CA

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 across a variety of settings. The role implements individualized service, behavior support, and person-centered plans; promotes health, wellness, safety, personal rights, independence, social participation, and quality of life; and maintains a safe, clean, and organized work and therapy environment. DSP-RBTs provide assistance with personal care and activities of daily living, medication administration as prescribed, skill development, meal preparation, transportation, community activities, purchases, and other authorized supports. The position also supports clinical and behavioral services under appropriate supervision, including implementing Behavior Support Plans, collecting and documenting behavioral data, reporting changes in behavior, and communicating with authorized representatives as instructed by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. The role requires accurate records and electronic health record entries, completion of required trainings and certifications, compliance with applicable regulations and HIPAA, and active collaboration with program leadership, clinical staff, and the individual's support team. The stated pay rate is $30 per hour.

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 accepted instead.
Valid driver's license may be required depending on position and location.
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 essential physical demands, including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and reaching; handling, fingering, or feeling objects, tools, or controls; assisting with moving individuals of any weight using mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing wheelchairs; lifting or moving up to 25 pounds or running on occasion; and having the physical capacity to implement emergency interventions as specified in individual plans.
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 DSP Training 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 a health screening.
For California Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes and/or Community Crisis Homes: complete 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 and developmental disabilities with co-occurring behavioral or mental health needs.
Valid driver's license strongly preferred for California assignments.

Responsibilities

Provide overall supervision, protection, and care, maintain house rules, facilitate fire-safety learning, and identify and appropriately escalate potential harm to self or others.
Support individuals in a variety of settings according to individualized service and behavior support plans, including 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 and Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs) and Individualized Program Plans (IPPs).
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment; follow safe handling procedures and COVID mitigation and infection-control protocols.
Help individuals maximize their strengths, interests, and abilities, uphold personal rights, provide emotional support, and build positive relationships.
Support personal goals and quality of life using respectful, person-first communication; encourage socializing and facilitate activities that build community connections.
Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, as appropriate and authorized.
Ensure medication is administered as prescribed and according to applicable guidelines.
Teach and develop skills, support person-centered advocacy, assist with communication and self-expression, help resolve disputes, and facilitate ethical decision-making.
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-specific trainings and apply the skills learned.
Review communication logs and record 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 or weekend reports.
Maintain a therapeutic environment using Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making, and Trauma-Informed Approaches.
Work as part of 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 actively participate in team meetings.
Use foundational and progressive teaching skills, including EMOE, task analysis, essential skills, supports, and modifications.
Comply with Federal, State, Local, and other applicable regulatory requirements, including HIPAA.
Maintain BACB certification or license requirements (RBT or LPT) and complete other required recertifications and trainings.
Model DSP/RBT skills using person-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
Under appropriate supervision, participate in treatment-plan development and build understanding of specialized clinical needs, including adult support, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, and complex medical needs.
Under appropriate supervision, implement Behavior Support Plans, collect, record, and summarize observable behavior data, 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.