Registered Behavior Technician-school based Aston PA

Description

Are you able to work through challenging behaviors without taking things personally? Are you looking for an opportunity to help children to learn new skills?

 

If so, consider joining Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health as an RBT in an emotional support classroom.  As a valued employee with Devereux, you can take advantage of our aware-winning ASCEND program:

In this role you will work with students who attend school in Aston, PA. You will support students with their emotional needs and behavioral needs throughout the school day to include the classroom, specials, recess and lunch. In this position you will work directly under the supervision of a BCBA, who will develop best practice strategies for working with the students.

 

We will provide training for RBT credential (if not currently certified) and are interested in this career path!

 

Being a Registered Behavior Technician at Devereux has its Advantages!

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping students. We offer:

• School-Based Hours 8:00-3:30
• Competitive Pay: $21 - $25 per hour (based on experience/education)
• Strong supervision - Work closely with an experienced supervisor
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program will help pay back student loans and pay for continuing education. BCBA supervision hours are also available.
• Benefit Eligibility 30 days after employment including paid sick leave. To learn more click Here!

In this role, you will:

• Assist the teacher of the classroom. 
• Implement school-wide PBIS program (point system)
• Assist in conducting functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs)
• Communicate with the team about student progress 

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health provides support to schools around early learning, academic interventions, safety practices, and the assessment and treatment of students with complex behaviors, cognitive challenges and communication needs. Devereux uses evidence-based practices with an emphasis on assisting school systems with special education populations.

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Qualifications

Education: High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited college/university in special education, psychology or other related field; RBT certification strongly preferred. Will consider candidates in process to complete RBT Certification. 

 

Experience: Must have one year of experience working directly with children or adolescents who experience behavioral challenges. Experience with crisis intervention/CPI Safety certification preferred.  Previous RBT experience preferred, but training and supervision will be provided.  Must have reliable transportation and the ability to handle crisis level behavior. 

 

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 Overview

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

 

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first,