Registered Behavior Technician

• 7a-3p with some weekends to meet the needs of the team and those served
• 2p-10p with some weekends to meet the needs of the team and those served

We’re excited to begin welcoming new team members as we launch an innovative residential treatment program dedicated to supporting children and adolescents with autism or intellectual disabilities and co-occurring behavioral health needs.  This is a unique chance to be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving lives, empowering families, and shaping a program from the ground up. If you’re passionate about making a difference and excited to help create a safe, supportive, and transformative environment, we invite you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to this meaningful new chapter.

The Registered Behavior Technician serves youth ages 6-21 with autism and developmental disabilities in our STAIRS program, an intensive residential treatment program located in Homestead, PA. The Registered Behavior Technician functions in a multidisciplinary treatment setting (including behavior analysts, a child psychiatrist, social worker, nurses, special education staff, direct care staff, among others) The Registered Behavior Technician provides 1:1 behavior analytic services to youth with severe behavioral challenges and skill deficits who have not responded to treatment in less restrictive community-based or residential settings. Behavioral Interventions are developed by a behavior analyst (BCBA) who supervises the Registered Behavior Technician per BACB requirements. 

• →Deliver Clinical Programming and Behavioral Support: Implement individualized positive behavior support behavior plans and collect behavioral data across residential, school and community settings.
• →Skill Acquisition Interventions: Aid residents with the development of communication skills, social skills, functional and daily living skills (i.e., personal hygiene, toileting), play and leisure skills
• →Behavior Reduction and Management: Implement interventions to prevent challenging behaviors as well as strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors (including self-injury, aggression, elopement) and other crisis situations using approved intervention techniques.
• →Treatment Team Collaboration: Collaborate with BCBAs, school staff, and multidisciplinary team to monitor progress, assist with assessments, and ensure fidelity to behavioral interventions.
• →Maintain and Structure a Therapeutic Environment: Create and manage a structured, goal-oriented environment that supports therapeutic and treatment plan outcomes.
• →Ensure Compliance with Regulatory and Professional Standards: Apply and uphold internal policies and external regulations (e.g., BACB, CARF, state licensing authorities)

• Transform Lives: Help youth with autism and complex behavioral needs make meaningful progress.
• Team-Based Care: Work alongside a skilled, multidisciplinary team.
• Family Involvement: Empower families through training and active participation.
• Growth Opportunity: Gain valuable experience in intensive behavioral treatment.
• Educational Collaboration: Support skill-building across home, school, and community.

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.    

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. 

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.