RBT Direct Support Specialist | Behavior & Care

Young Adult Institute; Connecticut; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Adult Institute seeks a skilled Direct Support Professional to supervise and care for individuals at all times, enforcing house rules and safety. You will support learning, fire safety, and risk assessment, escalating concerns per policy.

You will work across settings following individualized service and behavior support plans, assist with ADLs, med administration, and communicating with the team to ensure compassionate, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering person-centered care with trauma-informed approaches.
• Familiarity with behavior support plans and safety protocols.
• Ability to document and escalate concerns in an EHR system.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and protect individuals at all times and enforce house rules.
• Assist with ADLs and personal care while following plans.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor health.
• Support learning, communication, and community integration.
• Maintain safe, clean work and therapy environments and follow infection control.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed

Behavior support

Documentation

Education

BACB certification (RBT/LPT)

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Young Adult Institute seeks a skilled Direct Support Professional to supervise and care for individuals at all times, enforcing house rules and safety. You will support learning, fire safety, and risk assessment, escalating concerns per policy.

You will work across settings following individualized service and behavior support plans, assist with ADLs, med administration, and communicating with the team to ensure compassionate, person-centered care.