Direct Support Professional (DSP) & Behavior Technician (BT)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate professional to fill a dual role as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) & Behavior Technician (BT) in Seaside, CA. In this role, you will provide critical daily living support, implement behavior intervention plans, and facilitate a structured schedule of therapeutic and recreational activities. You will work within a supportive team to ensure the health, safety, and personal growth of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in both home and community settings.

Duties

Daily Support & Life Skills

• Provide overall supervision, care, house rules maintenance, and fire safety training to ensure individual protection and safety
• Support individuals with moderate to complex needs in various settings, strictly following service and behavior support plans
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, grooming, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and age-appropriate household chores
• Safely administer medications exactly as prescribed and according to official guidelines
• Teach and build essential life skills, including cooking, cleaning, money management, and safe community transit
• Encourage socializing, use person-first language, and facilitate activities that build social capital and community connections
• Plan, prepare, and supervise balanced meals and snacks in accordance with specific individual dietary restrictions
• Escort and transport individuals to recreational activities, medical appointments, and home visits
• Help individuals make purchases while safeguarding their personal allowance and program funds

Behavioral Intervention & ABA Implementation

• Collect accurate, real-time data on target behaviors using designated electronic tracking software or logs
• Execute protective oversight plans, Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs), and Individualized Program Plans (IPPs)
• Apply principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Personal Outcome Measures, Person-Centered Thinking, Informed Decision-Making, and Trauma-Informed Approaches
• Calmly manage crisis situations using approved physical and non-physical intervention techniques
• Participate in treatment plan development under BCBA supervision, observe and report behavioral changes, and communicate progress to authorized representatives
• Complete and maintain Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements for Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification

Documentation & Compliance

• Review communication logs daily and enter progress notes, services, and operational data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time, including incident reports, maintenance requests, shift logs, food/liquid intake tracking, and behavior data
• Use designated apps (GT app and Sling) to clock in and out for all shifts
• Conduct detailed staff handovers, communicate vital information to incoming team members, and complete daily sleep logs
• Collaborate actively with program leadership, clinical teams, and direct support staff in team meetings with a solution-oriented approach

Activity Facilitation & Scheduling

• Run structured daily routines including arts, fitness, and skill-building exercises
• Modify activities on the fly to match the client's unique physical and cognitive abilities on any given day
• Organize and execute smooth transition routines to help clients move between activities without distress

QualificationsMinimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or educational equivalent
• RBT Certification: Must hold or obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within one year of appointment
• Driver's License: Valid Driver’s License required for morning/evening shifts (preferred for overnight shifts)
• Experience: Previous experience as a behavior technician highly preferred, but willing to train the right candidate
• Tech & Communication Skills: Basic written, verbal, and computer skills (email, DA systems, EHR)
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong emotional resilience, patience, problem-solving skills, and workplace professionalism
• Pet Friendly: Must be comfortable working in a home setting with animals, specifically cats and large dog breeds
• Physical Demands:
• Frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and reaching
• Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds or run on occasion
• Ability to assist with lifting/moving individuals of any weight using mechanical lifts or equipment, and push wheelchairs
• Physical capacity to execute emergency interventions per IBSP/IEIP guidelines, including lifting/moving individuals with or without equipment or staff assistance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a Human Services field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology)
• Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), clinical syndromes, or IDD with co-occurring behavioral/mental health needs

Schedule & Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time, and Per Diem positions available
• Location: Seaside, CA (Individual and community-based environments)
• Reports To: Program Manager / Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Available Shifts are the following:
• Morning Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Evening/Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• NOC/Overnight Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Shift Expectations: Hiring for all shifts (must be available to work at least one weekend day). Per diem staff must be available at least 2–3 days per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Which shift would you be interested in?

Morning Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Evening/Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
NOC/Overnight Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

• This position requires you to be available to work at least one weekend day. Please respond yes to acknowledge.
• Can you please elaborate your experience working with challenging behaviors?

License/Certification:

• CA driver's license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Seaside, CA 93955 (Required)

Work Location: In person