Behavior Technician (Outreach)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Behavior Technician (Outreach) Posting Number 23TM0484 Department GSAPP-Douglass Devt Disab Ctr 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 Behavior Technician (Outreach) for the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP). The Behavior Technician implements a variety of behavior analytic strategies to support successful outcomes for children with autism across the areas of skill acquisition and/or behavior reduction in home-based settings..

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Collects, interprets and, with oversight from the board certified behavior analyst (BCBA), analyzes behavioral data.

• Contributes to the development of behavior analytic instructional programming under the supervision of a Behavior Analyst.

Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week 19.5 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Position Salary 17.00/hour Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or up to 4 years of relevant experience depending on the duties to be performed.

• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Certifications/Licenses

• Current certification or willingness to become certificated as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

• Certification as an RBT will be required within 30 days of start date.

• Valid driver's license and use of personal vehicle to travel to client's home.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 6 months of prior experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in an ABA setting is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organized and ability to work independently.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

• Clean Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Open Date 09/29/2023 Posting Close Date 05/21/2024 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.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent and/or up to 4 years of relevant experience depending on the duties to be performed?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience working with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience working with children?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• List of Professional References (contact Info)