Registered Behavior Technician

Devereux • Homestead, PA

10d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re excited to begin welcoming new team members as we launch an innovative residential treatment program dedicated to supporting children and adolescents with autism or intellectual disabilities and co-occurring behavioral health needs. This is a unique chance to be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving lives, empowering families, and shaping a program from the ground up. If you’re passionate about making a difference and excited to help create a safe, supportive, and transformative environment, we invite you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to this meaningful new chapter.
Position Summary:
The Registered Behavior Technician serves youth ages 6-21 with autism and developmental disabilities in our STAIRS program, an intensive residential treatment program located in Homestead, PA. The Registered Behavior Technician functions in a multidisciplinary treatment setting (including behavior analysts, a child psychiatrist, nurses, special education staff, direct care staff, among others) The Registered Behavior Technician provides 1:1 behavior analytic services to youth with severe behavioral challenges and skill deficits who have not responded to treatment in less restrictive community-based or residential settings. Behavioral Interventions are developed by a behavior analyst (BCBA) who supervises the Registered Behavior Technician per BACB requirements.

Requirements

• Requires a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from the BACB.
• At least 1 year of work experience with children or adolescents with autism or behavior challenges preferred.
• Requires strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and technology skills.
• Must be adaptable to changing workload, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and available to work a flexible work schedule.
• Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications (especially Excel), experience with data collection.
• Must possess and maintain valid driver's license.
• Ability to administer CPR.
• Ability to administer first aid.
• Ability to properly restrain adolescent/adult residents.
• Ability to create and maintain a therapeutic milieu.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Clinical Programming and Behavioral Support: Implement individualized positive behavior support behavior plans and collect behavioral data across residential, school and community settings.
• Skill Acquisition Interventions: Aid residents with the development of communication skills, social skills, functional and daily living skills (i.e., personal hygiene, toileting), play and leisure skills
• Behavior Reduction and Management: Implement interventions to prevent challenging behaviors as well as strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors (including self-injury, aggression, elopement) and other crisis situations using approved intervention techniques.
• Treatment Team Collaboration: Collaborate with BCBAs, school staff, and multidisciplinary team to monitor progress, assist with assessments, and ensure fidelity to behavioral interventions.
• Maintain and Structure a Therapeutic Environment: Create and manage a structured, goal-oriented environment that supports therapeutic and treatment plan outcomes.
• Ensure Compliance with Regulatory and Professional Standards: Apply and uphold internal policies and external regulations (e.g. BACB, CARF, state licensing authorities)

Benefits

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed