Registered Behavior Technician

Description Position: DSP Registered Behavior Technician (SSH) Department: Community Living Services Reports To: CLS House Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Union Status: Union Human Resources Review: 09/2026 Summary The DSP Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) (Short Term Stabilization Homes) at Envision Unlimited plays a crucial role in assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving and maintaining their maximum level of functioning in independent community living. This position involves monitoring and assisting residents with various daily tasks, including personal grooming, medication management, transportation, meal preparation, and more.

The SSH home provides intensive support for individuals in crisis and expected to reach stabilization within 90 days and then are returned to their original placement. Individuals for SSH homes are referred to Envision Unlimited by the State of Illinois Division of IDD. As a DSP Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), you will provide direct, hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential (CLS) setting.

This may include physically assisting individuals with personal hygiene, grooming, and daily living tasks; supporting individuals who may have behavioral or medical support needs, including responding to behavioral or medical emergencies using Agency-approved crisis prevention, deescalation and physical intervention procedures, First Aid/ CPR procedures; and performing physically demanding tasks such as lifting, transferring, and light housekeeping. DSP Registered Behavior Technicians should be aware that people receiving supports may, at times, exhibit hostile or verbally aggressive behavior, including the use of profanity or language that may be offensive.

The DSP RBT must remain calm and professional, maintain appropriate boundaries, and respond in accordance with Agency-approved de-escalation, crisis prevention, behavior plan and safety procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to: Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance as necessary. Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other services, including day program sites, as needed. Supervise and assist residents in taking their medication in accordance with program guidelines.

Assist residents in preparation of daily schedules to include performance of household chores, social activities, and other meetings and appointments. Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping. Monitor and assist residents with daily bedroom maintenance. Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate Health and Safety, Aggression Management, First Aid, CPR, and other procedures as necessary. Plan menus and assist with meal preparation as required. Perform other essential responsibilities as needed to…

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