Registered Behavior Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Make an impact. Build a career. Change lives.

Join Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions (DESS) as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and help students develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive.

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

• School-Based Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-3:30 PM
• Competitive Pay: $21.00-$26.50/hour based on education and experience
• Strong Clinical Support: Work closely with experienced BCBAs and supervisors
• ASCEND Career Accelerator Program: Student loan repayment assistance, continuing education support, and BCBA supervision hours available
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligibility begins just 30 days after hire, including paid sick leave (
• RBT Training Provided: We'll help eligible candidates earn their RBT credential if not already certified

In this school-based role in Aston, PA , you'll work directly with students in an emotional support classroom, providing behavioral and emotional support throughout the school day. Under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you'll implement evidence-based behavioral strategies, support student growth, collect data, and help students achieve success academically, socially, and emotionally.

In This Role, You Will:

• Support students with emotional, behavioral, and social needs throughout the school day
• Implement behavior intervention plans and skill-building programs developed by a BCBA
• Assist with classroom instruction and school-wide PBIS initiatives
• Collect and maintain accurate behavioral and student progress data
• Reinforce positive behaviors and teach replacement skills
• Assist with Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs)
• Collaborate with teachers, BCBAs, and other educational professionals to support student success
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment

About DESS

Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions (DESS) partners with school districts to provide evidence-based support in behavioral intervention, special education, academic programming, and student mental health. Our team helps schools better serve students with complex behavioral, cognitive, communication, and learning needs.

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 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.