Job Coach

Rutgers University; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a part-time Job Coach to support adults with autism in achieving their vocational and recreational goals. The role involves direct care, data collection, and maintaining an organized instructional environment. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support vocational and recreational goals of adults with autism.
• Provide direct care in various settings.
• Implement ABA programming under supervision.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Crisis Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Job Coach

Posting Number

25TM0113

Department

GSAPP - Center for Adult Autism Srvcs

Overview

At the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, we provide the nation's highest quality doctoral education and training, which develops outstanding practitioners and fosters personal leadership to advance the practice and field of professional psychology. Since the establishment of our Psychological Clinic in 1929 and the school's founding in 1974, we have become the "gold standard" in the education and training of qualified and competent direct-service psychologists.

The mission of GSAPP is threefold: education, research/scholarship, and public service. Its goal is to prepare well-educated, qualified, and competent direct-service psychologists who have a special commitment to direct community involvement and to underserved populations-professionals who can integrate scientific knowledge with innovation in the delivery of psychological services to individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Professionals receiving a doctoral degree in psychology should be capable of extending psychological knowledge and exhibiting the high level of analytic skills and theoretical understanding needed to use existing and emerging psychological knowledge.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Job Coach for the GSAPP - Center for Adult Autism Services.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Works within the instructional setting under the supervision of a behavior analyst to support the vocational and recreational goals of adults with autism.
• Provides direct care to adults with autism in a variety of settings and contexts (e.g., community, vocational, recreational, center-based, etc.).
• Implements ABA instructional and behavior reduction programming as is appropriate under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Collects and maintains data to support progress monitoring of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programming.
• Maintains an efficient and organized instructional environment. This may involve the preparation of instructional materials, the creation/maintenance of data storage systems (e.g., binders), and/or physically arranging the instructional space.
  
  

Position Status

Part Time

Hours Per Week

12 - 19.5

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

FLSA

Nonexempt

Position Salary

$19.25/hourly

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Terms of Appointment

Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  
  

Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Interest in school climate and culture.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with adults with autism that have significant educational, physical, and/or behavioral support needs.
• Ability to complete training in crisis management.
  
  

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to work 12-19.5 hours per week on a set schedule with majority of hours during regular work and school day hours (a subset of hours between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
  
  

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date

03/17/2025

Posting Close Date

05/17/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other