Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) (Float Position)

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) (Float Position)

Location: Northern and Central, NJ

Job Type: Full Time

Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

Pillar Care Continuum is seeking a full-time Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to serve in a float capacity across designated residential programs. This position also provides support within the agency's two adult day programs for behavioral training and implementation purposes.

The RBT provides direct behavioral intervention services to adults (21+) with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and implements Behavior Support Plans under the supervision of the agency's BCBA. The RBT reports administratively to the Director of Behavioral Services and receives clinical oversight from a BCBA.

This role requires flexibility in schedule and travel between locations.

Key Responsibilities

Behavioral Intervention

• Implement individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and skill acquisition programming.
• Deliver 1:1 and group-based ABA interventions.
• Support individuals in developing adaptive, communication, and independent living skills.
• Assist with behavior reduction strategies using positive behavior supports.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies as trained and approved by the agency.

Data & Documentation

• Collect accurate and objective behavioral data.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with Medicaid and agency standards.
• Submit timely session notes and required reports.

Staff Training & Collaboration

• Model and coach Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) on BSP implementation.
• Assist the BCBA in staff training within residential and day program settings.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as requested.

Qualifications:

• Active and current RBT certification (required).
• High School Diploma required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience working with adults with IDD preferred.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $24.00 $30.00 per hour

Pillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate's work experience and qualifications as well as the scope of the role, complexity and external market and internal market value when determining salary level.

Benefits:

Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Life Insurance)

Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account

Paid Holidays; Generous PTO

401K with Employer Matching

This job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to serve as a contract for employment nor to list in specific detail every aspect of the job nor to limit the performance of those duties. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration.

Every Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2

Category 2

Employees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.