Grounded in elements of positive psychology, YAI’s crisis stabilization homes offer detailed analysis and crucial interventions to support people with I/DD and co-occurring diagnoses.

Direct Support Professionals/RBTs work directly with people under an Applied Behavior Analysis model in our Behavioral Health facility in West Milford, NJ. DSP/RBTs ensure the harmonious and safe daily conduct of the individuals in the Behavioral Health Home, and their overall care and well-being in accordance with YAI program guidelines.

Benefits of working with YAI:

• DailyPay - Work today, get paid today!
• 100% employer-paid premium for employee Medical/Dental individual coverage for full-time positions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Vacation/Holidays and Sick Time
• 403(b) retirement with employer matching contribution
• Life Insurance
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!

Key Functions & Responsibilities:

• Ensures implementation of plans of protective oversight, as well as Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs)/ Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) for all people we support.
• Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, providing emotional support and building positive relationships.
• Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications/conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community.
• Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with moderate to complex levels of need.
• Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings.
• Completes and maintains Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements for RBT certification within one year of appointment.
• Demonstrates and models all skills of BSP with a person centered and trauma informed approach.

Behavior Support Specialists must meet the following minimum requirements:

• HS diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Fingerprinting and additional relevant/required clearances as required by Federal, State and Local government or other agencies.
• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions.
• Must hold a valid Driver’s license with no more than 5 points.
• Must obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within one year of appointment.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic technology skills – including e-mail, utilizing Workday and related systems to complete tasks.
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including: Frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Individual Behavior Support Plan and Individual Emergency Intervention Plan, if/as needed.

Additional Minimum Requirements by State of New Jersey (Behavioral Health Stabilization Homes):

• At least 6 months’ work or life experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges
• Must hold a valid Driver’s license with no more than 5 points
• New Jersey State drug test screening is mandatory

Preferred Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a Human Services field (e.g. social work, psychology, etc.)
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities, clinical syndromes and/or IDD with co-occurring behavioral/mental health needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.

YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Work setting:

• In-person

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Please note that the starting rate for this position is $19.00 hourly.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person