Direct Support Professional - Registered Behavior Technician (DSP-RBT)
YAINew Jersey, United States
Posted January 6, 2026
40000 - 40000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Founded in 1957 as the Young Adult Institute, YAI remains at the forefront of an extraordinary movement aimed at empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. YAI’s 4,000 employees provide supportive housing, education, medical, dental, and mental health care, job training, community integration, and social enrichment for more than 20,000 people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and all other intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New York, northern New Jersey, and California. At YAI, we are driven by our mission of living, loving, working, and learning. This applies not only to the people we support but to our staff as well. Commitment and passion for the work continue to unite employees and drive the organization forward. Empowering the people we support to reach their goals remains at the heart of our organization. Members of the YAI Network include: - YAI - Premier HealthCare - Manhattan Star Academy - National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey (NIPD/NJ) - International Academy of Hope (iHOPE)
Job Description
Direct Support Professional - Registered Behavior Technician (DSP-RBT) responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, facilitating learning and training, and ensuring health, wellness, and safety.
Requirements
- High school diploma or its educational equivalent
- Valid Driver's License may be required
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within one year of appointment
- Basic written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to take initiative
- Ability to meet essential physical demands of position
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement