Behavior Analyst (Outreach)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Behavior Analyst (Outreach) for the Douglass Development Disability Center. The position reports to the Associate Director of Consultation and Communications.

You will supervise services for the education of children and adults with autism and their families within an assigned caseload, ensuring best-practice ABA procedures are applied in education and treatment across community settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Speech or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with individuals with autism.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and driver's license are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors the services and programs related to the education of children and adults with autism and their families within an assigned caseload through the DDDC’s Outreach unit.
• Ensures best practice applied behavior analysis procedures are maintained and applied in the education and treatment of children and adults in community settings.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis

Staff training

Crisis management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Speech or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Behavior Analyst (Outreach) for the Douglass Development Disability Center. The position reports to the Associate Director of Consultation and Communications.

• Supervises and monitors the services and programs related to the education of children and adults with autism and their families within an assigned caseload through the DDDC’s Outreach unit.
• Ensures best practice applied behavior analysis procedures are maintained and applied in the education and treatment of children and adults in community settings.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Speech or related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience working with individuals with autism.

Certifications & Licenses

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience training and supervising other staff in the delivery of behavior analytic services.
• Advanced knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Following training, must be physically capable of safely providing crisis management techniques including restraining, lifting, blocking individuals with challenging behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specific training in functional analysis, treatment analysis, single case design, and preference assessments is preferred.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Employee must be physically active.
• Duties may involve running and playing active games with individuals from 2 – 21 years of age.

Special Conditions

• In accordance with New Jersey State law, applicants must agree to undergo and authorize the University to conduct fingerprint, criminal history and/or child abuse record checks with various law enforcement agencies.
• Applicants must also assume any costs incurred by the university associated with the background investigations, whether required by statute or not.
• In accordance with state mandated requirements, a Mantoux test will be administered to the successful applicant to verify the absence of tuberculosis.
• In addition, the successful applicant, at the cost of the University, will be required to be inoculated against Hepatitis B unless the successful applicant waives this vaccination in writing.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.
• Safe driving record required.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs