In-person Hiring Event - Group Home Behavior Technician (DSP) - September 17, 2026 5pm-8pm

Overview

Locations: Williamstown

Multiple Shifts Available!!

Pay Rate: $19.25 - $21.25 Hourly

*Rates are based on total years of work experience with Adult IDD populations*

Please complete your RSVP on the Indeed website to reserve your interview spot!

Same‑Day Offers & Optional Rapid Onboarding - September 17, 2026 5p-8p

Location: Elwyn New Jersey

150 Delsea Drive, Suite C

Sewell, NJ 08080

Qualified candidates may receive same‑day offers at the event. If you choose to participate, optional rapid onboarding will be available on‑site and may allow you to start in as little as 7 days*. Please plan for the rapid onboarding process to take up to 4 hours.  

What to Bring:

A valid, unexpired driver’s license
Three references (two professional, one personal) with contact information
Required personal details to complete background check forms

Process Includes:

On‑site onboarding and Fingerprint Scheduling at the Elwyn location
Pre‑employment physical and drug testing completed nearby

*Start date is contingent upon timely completion and clearance of all required background checks and screenings.

Join a Team That Changes Lives

Hourly Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Group Home Behavior Technician provides direct support to people with developmental disabilities who exhibit acute challenging behaviors in a clinically-driven Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) residential program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages, trains, transports and supervises the activities and functions of all individuals in addition to maintaining the home/day program in a safe, clean and healthy manner
• Assists individuals in occupational, recreational, vocational and therapeutic programs including, but not limited to, off-site day program/work area/locations
• Assists individuals in the independent management of his/her affairs, which may include , but are not limited to, personal hygiene, meal preparation, clothing maintenance, personal health maintenance, money management, household maintenance, employment habits, recreational activities and/or other duties or responsibilities which provides/assists the individuals to live in a caring environment
• Implements and documents all documentation assigned and required including, but not limited to, skill development, behavior management/behavior support plans, emergencies, habilitation plan, maintenance, reinforcement schedules, token economies, pictures schedules, etc.
• Attends house meetings to review and discuss program affairs
• Serves as a member of the team by adhering to all current policies and procedures of the facility, as well as, participating and promoting a home-like environment for the individuals
• Maintains current state-mandated training and certifications
• Follows all current policies and procedures of Elwyn New Jersey
• Cooperates with Elwyn New Jersey and the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, or any other authorized investigating body during an inspection, inquiry, or investigation
• Maintain certifications and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), safe crisis management and intervention, and medication administration using agency-trained protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or graduate equivalency diploma (GED); certificate and/or associates degree preferred in related field
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential or group home environment
• Experience working with individuals with acute behaviors preferred
• Previous knowledge /training in areas of applied behavior analysis or applied behavioral strategies, including, but not limited to, reinforcement schedules, token economy programs, picture schedules, etc. preferred
• Previous knowledge/training with individuals who utilize augmentative communication devices preferred
• Complete, pass, and maintain certifications for all required trainings as designated for position, including but not limited to advanced safety care training and Elwyn New Jersey enhanced behavior support training
• Must be available to attend house meetings as scheduled
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR and safety care using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess good customer interaction, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred
• Must cooperate with Elwyn New Jersey staff, the Department of Human Services staff, or, any other authorized investigating body during an inspection or investigation
• Must submit to a criminal background check and drug test and be determined to be not disqualified by the New Jersey Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served
• Must agree to have their name checked against the New Jersey Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and NJ Child Abuse Registry (CARI).
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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