Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)- Somerset, NJ

REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

Everas Community Services, Inc. has been providing community-based services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 40 years. Our extensive experience includes services for people across a spectrum of abilities and specialized needs including people who are deaf-blind, deaf, or blind, people with intensive medical and behavioral support needs, and people with autism spectrum disorder. Through our work to help people thrive and be empowered to contribute to their greatest capacity, we are making a positive difference in the lives of our clients, our employees, and the greater community. Join our team of professional staff committed to providing support services with care, quality, and respect throughout nine counties in NJ.

Summary We are seeking a dedicated Registered Behavior Technician to join our team at Everas. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in providing individualized support to people with developmental disabilities, focusing on implementing behavioral and habilitation plans. Responsibilities include collaboration with Everas team members on staff in-service development, conducting one-on-one therapy utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and maintaining accurate documentation. The Behavioral Support Specialist will also facilitate training for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), advocate for client needs, and ensure compliance with Everas policies and procedures. This position requires advanced communication skills, a commitment to client advocacy, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and promoting the well-being of individuals with disabilities, we encourage you to apply.

Behavior Technician duties include but are not limited to:

• Acts as an advocate for client needs; research and coordinate behavioral support services
• Visits all clients as assigned to provide direct one on one therapy using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Demonstrate ABA techniques to teach client new skills, including NET, DTT and Modeling.
• Help prepare clients individualized daily schedules
• Implement training and therapy sessions designed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Assess and document individual client’s behavior and progress on implemented plans and protocols
• Support instruction of DSP staff on the implementation of behavior observation systems, training/support plans and behavior intervention guidelines
• Prepare and complete all necessary documentation of assessments and therapies in clients EHR
• Research and secure all necessary and appropriate behavior support services and adaptive equipment as instructed by supervisor

What We Offer:

• Rewarding work that provides skills development leading to career advancement
• Interdisciplinary teamwork and experience in a professional yet familial work setting
• Paid training
• Paid time off
• Medical Insurance Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Incentive Program
• Flexible Schedule

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma
• RBT certification
• Ability to exercise independent judgement
• Valid NJ Driver’s License
• Required to achieve certification in and perform CPR and CMT
• Experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred

Job Type:

Full Time/ Some evenings and weekends