Behavior Technician

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Behavior Technician Job Category AFSCME 1761 (COLT) 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 Behavior Technician for the Supporting Community Access through Leisure and Employment (SCALE) Program at the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS). There are 5 openings for this position.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Provides direct service to individuals with autism across the areas of behavior reduction and skill acquisition goals.

• Follows strict parameters to ensure the safety, engagement, habilitative outcomes, through basic supportive learning techniques.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 15 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 39868.140 Annual Mid Range Salary 46837.900 Annual Maximum Salary 54100.670 Standard Hours 35.00 Union Description AFSCME - Local 1761 COLT 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.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent.

• Three (3) months of prior experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in an ABA setting.

Certifications/Licenses

• Current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or commensurate experience (e.g., completion of Master's or currently enrolled in a Master's in ABA program).

• Driver's license with two years of driving experience, and successful completion of a defensive driving course.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Master's degree or active enrollment in a Master's program specializing in applied behavior analysis (ABA).

• Forty (40) hours of formal training in Applied Behavior Analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to work well with individuals with autism that have significant adaptive, physical, and/or behavioral support needs across various center-based and community-based settings.

• Competent communication skills.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and web-based data collection.

• Ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.

• Support individuals with autism using public transportation.

• Ability to use specialized instructional and/or record-keeping instruments.

• Advanced knowledge of applied behavior analysis (ABA) evidenced by a recognized training curriculum and current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

• Advanced knowledge of applied behavior analysis (ABA) evidenced by current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in settings supporting adults with autism.

• Prior experience/certification in crisis management.

• Prior experience using web-based data collection/analysis software.

• Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Equipment Utilized

• Microsoft Office Suite.

• Web-based data collection and analysis platform.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• May work with participants with multiple forms of severe challenging behavior including, but not limited to, intense aggression, self-injury, elopement, expulsion (spitting out food or liquids during treatment), or property destruction.

• Must be able to complete crisis management, and following training must be physically capable of safely providing crisis management techniques including lifting individuals, blocking challenging behavior, and if necessary, restraining.

• Has direct responsibility for the well-being of the individual(s) with autism under their care. This responsibility for safety and habilitation is paramount, and also requires the position attend to required processes and procedures.

• Will often encounter unexpected events or behavior which require triage and in-the-moment decision making in diverse settings (e.g., center-based, community-based employment/recreation/leisure sites).

• The nature of work in this role may not allow for consistency with regard to the timing of lunch/breaks throughout the day.

• Employee must be physically active, be on their feet most of the day, and able to navigate the Rutgers University campus through numerous potential modalities (e.g., University buses, walking, ride-share) while supporting SCALE participants.

• Accountable for completing processes and procedures as mandated by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities/Medicaid. The accurate/timely completion of these processes and associated documents are crucial for compliance with all service governance and quality-assurance regulations.

• Must be able to move, lift, and carry participants and objects. Moving, lifting, or transferring of participants may involve independently lifting up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assisting with weights of more than one hundred (100) pounds. This requires the use of abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. This position requires frequent movement, use of limbs, and good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.

• May also require extended periods of standing or sitting.

Special Conditions

• Clean Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1054 Posting Open Date 05/02/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, an application or resume must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 5/10/2024. Although AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.

Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Rutgers University

• 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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you currently a member of AFSCME 1761 (COLT)?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a High school/vocational school education or equivalent?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have three (3) months of prior experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in an ABA setting?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a driver's license with two years of driving experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents