Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician RBT

Assurance Care & Support Services Inc; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Assurance Care & Support Services Inc. in New Jersey seeks a dedicated staff member to provide one-to-one support aligned with each person’s plan and goals. You will implement approved behavior strategies under supervision and help individuals build communication and daily living skills in community settings.

The role focuses on promoting independence, documenting progress, and coordinating with families and clinicians while ensuring privacy and dignity for each client.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, observation, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• A patient, respectful, and person-centered approach to supporting adults with disabilities.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to follow individualized support plans.
• Willingness to accept feedback and participate in required supervision.
• Ability to complete required background checks, screenings, onboarding, and applicable New Jersey DDD and agency training.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it before the assigned start date, as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, one-to-one support based on each person’s service plan, interests, goals, and assessed needs.
• Implement approved behavior support strategies under the direction of a supervising BCBA or other qualified clinician.
• Assist individuals in developing communication, social, coping, decision-making, and daily living skills.
• Support community participation, including shopping, recreational activities, appointments, and other outings.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines as specified in the service plan.
• Promote independence using prompting, positive reinforcement, and skill-building strategies.
• Collect behavioral data and maintain accurate service notes, progress documentation, and EVV records.
• Follow individualized support plans, supervision requirements, agency policies, and applicable DDD procedures.
• Recognize and report incidents, safety concerns, and changes in an individual’s needs promptly.
• Communicate professionally with families, supervisors, clinicians, and other members of the support team.
• Protect each individual’s privacy, dignity, rights, preferences, and personal choices.
• Complete required training, documentation, and other assigned responsibilities in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Patient-centered approach

Reliability

Feedback readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Job description

• Provide individualized, one-to-one support based on each person's service plan, interests, goals, and assessed needs.
• Implement approved behavior support strategies under the direction of a supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or other appropriately qualified clinician.
• Assist individuals in developing communication, social, coping, decision-making, and daily living skills.
• Support community participation, including shopping, recreational activities, appointments, and other meaningful outings.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines as specified in the individual's service plan.
• Promote independence using approved prompting, positive reinforcement, and skill-building strategies.
• Collect behavioral data and maintain accurate service notes, progress documentation, and required electronic visit verification (EVV) records.
• Follow individualized support plans, supervision requirements, agency policies, and applicable DDD procedures.
• Recognize and report incidents, safety concerns, and changes in an individual's needs promptly.
• Communicate professionally with families, supervisors, clinicians, and other members of the individual's support team.
• Protect each individual's privacy, dignity, rights, preferences, and personal choices.
• Complete required training, documentation, and other assigned responsibilities in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication, observation, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• A patient, respectful, and person-centered approach to supporting adults with disabilities.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to follow individualized support plans.
• Willingness to accept feedback and participate in required clinical supervision.
• Ability to complete required background checks, screenings, onboarding, and applicable New Jersey DDD and agency training.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it before the assigned start date, as required.
• Reliable transportation to assigned service locations.
• Valid driver's license and appropriate auto insurance if driving is required for the assignment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or behavioral support needs.
• Experience providing New Jersey DDD Community-Based Supports or Individual Supports.
• Familiarity with behavior support plans, behavioral data collection, and progress documentation.
• Experience using any electronic visit verification (EVV) systems
• Experience promoting independent living skills, community integration, and person-centered outcomes.

Work Environment

Services are provided in individuals homes and community settings throughout assigned service areas in New Jersey. Employees may work independently with an assigned individual while following the individual's service plan, agency policies, and applicable supervision requirements.

Schedules, hours, duties, and work locations will depend on the individual's authorized services, support needs, and staffing arrangements.