Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) - CARES School

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,691; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and mental health services

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance

Generous time-off

403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Chester County, PA, is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support and mentor children and adolescents. You will apply behavioral interventions and work 1:1 with children to make a difference in their lives.

The position offers a competitive pay rate of $24.00-$27.36/hr, based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits starting after 30 days. Join a supportive and educational environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of work experience with children or adolescents preferred.
• Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and supervision of the children.
• Work with children on a 1:1 basis in a school environment.
• Provide interventions to children with autism and disabilities.
• Deescalate behaviors using positive interventions.

Skills

Behavioral interventions

Positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS)

1:1 work with children

Autism awareness

Education

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification

Job description

Description

If supporting and mentoring children and adolescents is your passion, then you’ll enjoy being a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health. Here is your chance to apply your knowledge and skills related to behavioral interventions and work 1:1 with children/adolescents and truly make a difference in the lives of others!

Being a RBT at Devereux has its advantages You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need who have challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and supervision of the children
• Work with children on a 1:1 basis in a school environment
• Provide interventions to children with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and speech and language disabilities
• Deescalate and mitigate behaviors using positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS)

Benefits

• Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (52 week year round position)
• Pay Rate: $24.00-$27.36/hr (based upon experience)
• An environment that is supportive, educational and clinically focused.
• Support for your professional development by receiving supervision, training, and guidance from experts in the field.
• The ability to increase your knowledge and improve your skills related to behavior intervention, functional assessment and collaboration with a team that is inclusive and individualized
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

About CARES

Devereux Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) is an educational program licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that provides services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. CARES focuses on teaching each student based on their strengths and needs, with programming aimed at increasing independence.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Requires a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of work experience with children or adolescents preferred.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Information

Devereux is a nonprofit organization providing services in behavioral healthcare. With nearly 6,500 employees, Devereux serves individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential. Our culture emphasizes servant leadership, inclusivity, open dialogue and a welcoming, supportive work environment.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees start benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits include:

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE