Registered Behavior Technician, RBT

Benchmark Human Services; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Registered Behavior Technicians to join their innovative team in Dover, DE. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As an RBT, you will work closely with Direct Support Professionals to implement Behavior Support Plans, ensuring the health and safety of those you serve while promoting their independence and well-being. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that values your unique experiences and contributions, and be part of a mission that empowers everyone to reach their full potential.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k Plan with company match

Profit sharing

Company paid life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off/Sick time

Perks Access discount program

Voluntary benefits including disability

Qualifications

• Must have current RBT certification and experience with individuals with IDD.
• Proficient in positive behavior supports and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing Behavior Support Plans.
• Ensure health and safety while supporting individuals in the community.
• Train and model best practices for Direct Support Professionals.

Skills

Behavior Support Plans

Data Collection

Crisis De-escalation

Positive Behavior Supports

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Mandt System

Job description

Description

Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential of EVERYONE - those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

In 2025, Benchmark Human Services celebrates 65 Years of Stories! Benchmark has grown to become one of the most respected organizations in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people at home, at work, and in the community, through residential, employment, crisis response, behavioral, recovery, children's services, and day services. Our brand-new Dover, DE program is looking for Registered Behavior Technicians, RBT!

The RBT will work as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). Their knowledge and expertise as an RBT provides the ability to have a stronger grasp of positive behavior supports, data collection and the ability to implement the Behavior Support Plan. They are responsible to train and teach their co-workers and model the basics of working with individuals with challenging behaviors.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k Plan with company match
• Profit sharing
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off/Sick time
• Perks Access discount program
• Voluntary benefits including disability and short term disability

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DSP Duties:

• Participate proactively as part of an interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of each individual's Individual Plan (IP) to achieve identified outcomes.
• Ensure the individual's health and safety while pursuing community opportunities and at home.
• Assist the individual to acquire, retain or improve skills as identified in the person's IP.
• Assist the person served with daily living skills, including but not limited to personal care and household tasks (meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, etc.).
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment for individual.
• Practice/participate in safety drills as scheduled.
• Assist the individual in accessing community resources, shopping, and recreational activities.
• Administer medications and follow physicians' orders concerning medications and treatments.
• Assist the nurse in meeting the individual's healthcare needs.
• Monitor the general well-being of individual and follow supervisor/nurse instructions, including all healthcare appointments.
• Communicate to nurse and supervisor health issues and concerns as they arise.
• Provide communication to supervisor(s) regarding individuals receiving services, as applicable to each individual.
• Comply with and implement all protocols for individuals including, but not limited to: high risk plans, dining plans, seizure management plans, positioning schedules, etc. (as applicable to each individual).
• Follow food management policies and assist individuals in preparing nutritious meals according to their dining plan.
• Complete proper documentation relating to the individual's healthcare, including MARs, doctor visit forms, healthcare notes, etc.
• Complete all required programmatic documentation accurately and on time, including but not limited to daily documentation, injury/illness reports, IP data sheets, notable occurrences, etc.
• Communicate all reportable incidents to supervisor immediately.
• Provide receipts to supervisor for individual expenditures, use of petty cash, etc. as applicable.
• Maintain employment-required documentation (current auto insurance, driver's license), certification (i.e., First Aid, CPR, Medication Administration (MTTP), Behavioral Principles and Strategies, etc.) and training (OSHA, Abuse & Neglect, etc.) as required to comply with federal, state and program requirements and standards.
• Must pass and be proficient in the techniques taught in the Mandt System.
• Safely transport individuals served as required.
• Plan and participate directly in age-appropriate recreational, therapeutic and training activities of the persons served.
• Meet individual service/billable time goals.
• Comply with behavior support policies and procedures and implement approved Behavior Plan (BP).
• Provide positive behavior supports according to individual BP's and respond to emergency situations as trained.

RBT Duties:

• Assist agency staff with development, implementation, and monitoring of Behavior Support Plans (BSP), including coaching on data collection and fidelity checks.
• Work with DSPs and their supervisors to ensure all materials/supplies needed for implementation of behavior plans are available.
• Model positive behavioral supports and respond to emergency situations as trained.
• Complete Functional Behavioral Assessment Interviews and/or Observations, as assigned by BCBA or Director.
• Provide crisis de-escalation support to teams as required.

Other Expectations:

• Complete all documentation as expected in a timely manner.
• Attend all agency, departmental, and client-specific meetings as directed.
• Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to supervisor or department head.
• Comply with all standards to assure the health, safety, and confidentiality of all individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Bachelor's degree in related field is required
• Successfully complete a criminal background registry check at time of application;
• Experience working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
• Have Current RBT Certification

Interested applicants can apply online at benchmarkhs.com.

EEO and Affirmative Action Employer, Veterans, Women and Individuals with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply

Benchmark has provided services for 65 years. Learn more about our 65th anniversary celebration: 65 Years of Stories.

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