Registered Behavior Technician

Devereux • Homestead, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Behavior Technician serves youth ages 6–21 with autism and developmental disabilities in Devereux’s STAIRS intensive residential treatment program in Homestead, Pennsylvania. The role provides one-to-one 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 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), who supervises the technician in accordance with BACB requirements.

The technician works in a multidisciplinary treatment setting with behavior analysts, a child psychiatrist, social workers, nurses, special education staff, and direct care staff. The role supports individualized behavior plans, skill development, behavior reduction, and a structured therapeutic environment across residential, school, and community settings.

The position is full-time, with schedules of 7 a.m.–3 p.m. or 2 p.m.–10 p.m. Some weekend work is required to meet the needs of the team and those served. Devereux describes its culture as mission-driven, people-first, inclusive, and grounded in servant leadership. The organization offers career development through ASCEND, including career guidance, one-on-one coaching, and financial assistance.

Requirements

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from the BACB.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and technology skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing workloads, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and work a flexible schedule.
• Proficient computer skills, including mastery of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, and experience with data collection.
• Valid driver's license that must be maintained.
• Ability to administer CPR and first aid.
• Ability to properly restrain adolescent and adult residents and create and maintain a therapeutic milieu.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling, repetitive wrist and hand movement, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Sufficient hearing and vision to operate standard office machines and communicate with coworkers and stakeholders in person and by telephone.
• Must be free of dependency on or abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical or controlled substances.
• Must complete required drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of work experience with children or adolescents with autism or behavioral challenges is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized positive behavior support plans and collect behavioral data across residential, school, and community settings.
• Help residents develop communication, social, functional, daily living, play, and leisure skills, including personal hygiene and toileting.
• Implement interventions to prevent challenging behaviors and strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors and crisis situations, including self-injury, aggression, and elopement, using approved techniques.
• Collaborate with BCBAs, school staff, and the multidisciplinary team to monitor progress, assist with assessments, and ensure fidelity to behavioral interventions.
• Create and maintain a structured, goal-oriented therapeutic environment that supports treatment plan outcomes.
• Apply and uphold internal policies and external requirements, including BACB, CARF, and state licensing standards.
• Support family training and active family participation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, preventive care, and mental health services for eligible employees and covered family members and domestic partners.
• Telemedicine by phone, web, or app.
• Student loan debt assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous paid time off that begins accruing on the first day of employment.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance and work-life balance program.
• ASCEND career accelerator program offering career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills development, tuition assistance, and student loan repayment.

What This Job Offers

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