Direct Support Professional - Registered Behavior Technician (DSP-RBT)

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West Milford - 1463 Macopin Rd New Jersey Until 8/22/2026 0+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted December 29, 2025
Job description

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About the Position:  

Starting your career at YAI as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Direct Support Professional (DSP) is the beginning of a path of career growth. This is a great opportunity for a student or recent graduate seeking clinical experience. 

As a DSP-RBT you will support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to ensure their overall care and well-being in accordance with YAI program guidelines. DSP-RBTs will work directly with people in our Behavioral Health Home located in West Milford NJ in varying capacities. 
 

YAI’s Mission:  

At YAI, our employees go home at the end of the day knowing they have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career making a difference in people’s lives, finding creative solutions to challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you.  

Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Learn more at yai.org/careers.  
 

Job Responsibilities:  

  • Provide support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans.  

  • Ensure health, wellness, and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support.  

  • Help manage crisis situations while adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.  

  • Assist individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities by upholding their personal rights, providing emotional support and building positive relationships.  

  • Perform other duties as needed. 

 

 Minimum Requirements:   

  • HS diploma or its educational equivalent 

  • A valid driver’s license may be required, based on position/location 

  • Must obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within one year of appointment – YAI will cover costs of all required training for the RBT certification.  

 

Additional Minimum Requirements by State: 

State of New Jersey (Behavioral Health Stabilization Homes): 

  • At least six months’ work or life experience with people 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 

 

Benefits: 

  • Daily Pay - Work today, get paid today!
  • 100% employer-paid premium for employee medical/dental coverage (for full-time positions) 

  • Paid time off  

  • Tuition reimbursement 

  • Discounts on WiFi, gym memberships, and more  

  • Retirement plan with matching contributions 
     

Location: 

New Jersey (multiple locations) 

 

Schedule: 

Full-time or part-time (multiple shifts available) 

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.

About this role

Summary

Support people with developmental disabilities, follow behavior plans, and ensure safety.

Job title

Direct Support Professional - Registered Behavior Technician (DSP-RBT)

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

West Milford, NJ; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

HS diplomadriver's licenseRBT certification

Preferred skills

experience with disabilitiesbehavioral challenges

Specializations

behavioral healthdisabilities support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Macopin, West Milford, NJ, USA

Work arrangement unknown City