Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Seeking Registered Behavior Technician to work in schools within in Wilmington, DE.

Being an RBT at Devereux has its advantages! We offer: 

• Competitive pay starting at $26.32 - $30 per hour ( based on education and related experience)
• 10-Month, School Day Schedule: Mon - Friday: 8:15a - 3:45p
• Comprehensive health benefits, effective 30 days after hire
• Tuition and student loan assistance through our ASCEND Program
• Mission-driven work that makes a real difference
• A supportive, collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth

  In this role, you will: 

• Implement BCBA-designed behavior intervention plans with fidelity in elementary school settings
• Provide direct support using prompting, reinforcement, skill-building, and behavior reduction strategies
• Collect and track session data, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting progress to the BCBA
• Follow safety and crisis protocols to ensure a secure learning environment
• Collaborate with school staff and maintain professional communication with teams and families
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and adherence to ethical and program standards

About DESS:

Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions (DESS) 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. We use evidence-based practices with an emphasis on assisting school systems with special education populations.  

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Responsibilities

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, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

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 are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• 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 to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

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

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required. Must hold current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

EXPERIENCE: Prior experience working with children or adolescents in educational, clinical, or community settings preferred. Experience supporting individuals with autism or developmental disabilities is strongly preferred but not required.

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.