Lead Registered Behavior Tech (RBT)- Applied Behavior Analysis Specialist

Elwyn; Pilesgrove Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in Pilesgrove Township, New Jersey, seeks an ABA Specialist to provide intensive behavioral treatment services to individuals with disabilities and autism. In this role, you will work as a part of a clinical team, implementing individualized behavior support plans and gathering data to facilitate effective treatments. The position offers generous benefits and opportunities for career growth, making a real impact on clients’ lives through dedicated and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral treatment services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Strong understanding of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs).
• Ability to collaborate with clinical teams and implement behavior support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive behavioral treatment services based on the individualized behavior support plan.
• Collect and document behavioral data related to treatment strategies.
• Mentor staff on adherence to behavior support plans.
• Implement recreational activities to promote community integration.

Skills

Behavioral assessment

Data collection and analysis

Behavior intervention techniques

Client mentorship

Education

Relevant certification in Applied Behavior Analysis

Job description

Join a Team That Changes Lives For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission‑driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Overview

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters. At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On‑Demand Pay
• Paid On‑the‑Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Job Description

Elwyn seeks an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Specialist to provide intensive behavioral treatment services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism in residential and day program settings. The ABA Specialist participates in the application of treatment strategies derived from an ABA model by the clinical team. The ABA Specialist implements interventions based on the results of systematic behavioral assessments including Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), analysis of staff–resident interactions, and reinforce assessments. The ABA Specialist works as a member of the clinical team to implement individually designed behavior support plans to decrease problem behaviour, while increasing adaptive, more appropriate responses.

$22–$24/hr

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of and in coordination with a Behavior Analyst and/or Behavior Specialist and/or Clinical Director, the ABA Specialist performs the following duties:
  • Provide intensive behavioural treatment services to individuals in accordance with the behaviour support plan, including but not limited to Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA) and antecedent and consequence‑based strategies to ensure effective, function‑based treatment.
  • Collect behavioural data related to treatment strategies being implemented for individuals, including but not limited to assessment/observation data, and daily behaviour data for the purpose of providing clinical/behavioural services to Elwyn New Jersey residents.
  • Provide all appropriate documentation set forth by the clinical team and regulations including but not limited to daily progress notes and data tracking to ensure accountability to service recipients, stakeholders, funders, and regulatory entities.
  • Implement and ensure staff adhere to individualized behaviour support plans for individuals served through provision of modelling and feedback as necessary.
  • Mentor, and monitor staff on delivery of care to individuals served with behavioural intervention techniques as antecedent and consequence‑based strategies.
  • Work with members of Elwyn's operational and healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care by participating in meetings and sharing information as necessary.
  • Work with clients on daily living skills, including but not limited to hygiene and household tasks, in a structured, therapeutic environment to ensure progress is made towards independence.
  • Work with the operational team to implement recreational activities including but not limited to shopping, going out to eat, and attending events for the purpose of increasing community integration.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings to share and receive pertinent information.
• Attend appropriate in‑service as directed by supervisor and required by funder and regulatory bodies to remain in compliance with Elwyn policies and procedures and state mandates.
• Report all problems or concerns to supervisor or director(s) as soon as possible to ensure safety and provide a therapeutic environment for service recipients.