1 behavioral interventions and support to children and adolescents in a school setting. They are responsible for ensuring student safety, de-escalating challenging behaviors, and collaborating with a clinical team to implement individualized educational plans.
Description If supporting and mentoring children and adolescents is your passion, then you’ll enjoy being a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at our Brandywine School located in West Chester, PA.
You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.
Here is your chance to apply your knowledge and skills related to behavioral interventions and work with children/adolescents and truly make a difference in the lives of others!
Every day as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) you will: Work with children on a 1:1 basis in a school environment Ensure the safety and supervision of the children Provide interventions to children with emotional support and behavioral health needs in a school setting Deescalate and mitigate behaviors You will be offered: Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (52-week year long position) New Pay rate: $24.00- $27.36/hr (based upon experience) Support for your professional development by receiving supervision, training, and guidance from experts in the field An environment that is supportive, educational and clinically focused.
The ability to increase your knowledge and improve your skills related to behavior intervention, functional assessment and collaboration with a team that is inclusive and individualized BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program The Brandywine School located in West Chester, PA offers education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels.
A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands-on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student’s progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading.
The transition from school to career, and all of the necessary interrelated skills, are a main focus of the school program.
Devereux’s approved private schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed.
Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student, or as a part of residential treatment.
Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals. #SPONSORED
EDUCATION: Requires a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of work experience with children or adolescents preferred. Dependent upon educational background (see above). Requires strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and computer skills. Must be at least 21 years of age. 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. Company Overview 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 www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
Candidates must hold a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from the BACB and be at least 21 years of age. At least one year of experience working with children or adolescents is preferred, along with strong communication and organizational skills.
Market context
Registered Behavioral Technician roles in Pennsylvania schools are often driven by ongoing demand for direct student support in special education and behavior intervention settings. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for current BACB RBT certification, experience with children or adolescents, and reliability in a school-based team. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm you meet the age and certification criteria before applying.