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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 Analyst (Outreach) for the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center ( DDDC ). The position reports to the Associate Director of Consultation and Communications and ensures best-practice applied behavior analysis procedures are maintained and applied in the education and treatment of children and adults in community settings.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
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.
Clinical oversight of assigned consultation caseload.
Provides program recommendations, conducts skill-based based assessments and functional behavior assessments in assigned community-based settings.
Reviews data of learners receiving services on assigned caseloads.
Conducts data-based observations to identify appropriate recommendations for staff and students on assigned caseload.
Supports the community agency with curriculum development and classroom management.
Provides individual, small, and large group training related to applied behavior analysis for staff on assigned caseload.
Attends meetings with treatment teams and school district personnel as required.
Graduate degree in Education, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Speech or related field.
At least 5 years of experience using the principles of applied behavior analysis in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder.
Certifications/Licenses
Board Certification in Behavior Analysis
A valid driver’s license is required
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have experience training and supervising other staff in the delivery of behavior analytic services.
Preferred Qualifications
Specific training in functional analysis, treatment analysis, single case design, and preference assessments is preferred.
Fluent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Employee must be physically active.
Duties may involve running and playing active games with individuals from 2 – 21 years of age. Following training, must be physically capable of safely providing crisis management techniques including restraining, lifting, blocking individuals with challenging behavior.
Special Conditions
Clean Driving Record
Posting Number
Posting Number
23ST2941
Posting Open Date
Posting Open Date
10/27/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Home Location Campus
City
State
State
NJ
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Behavior Analyst (Outreach)
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare
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 Analyst (Outreach) for the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center ( DDDC ). The position reports to the Associate Director of Consultation and Communications and ensures best-practice applied behavior analysis procedures are maintained and applied in the education and treatment of children and adults in community settings.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
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.
Clinical oversight of assigned consultation caseload.
Provides program recommendations, conducts skill-based based assessments and functional behavior assessments in assigned community-based settings.
Reviews data of learners receiving services on assigned caseloads.
Conducts data-based observations to identify appropriate recommendations for staff and students on assigned caseload.
Supports the community agency with curriculum development and classroom management.
Provides individual, small, and large group training related to applied behavior analysis for staff on assigned caseload.
Attends meetings with treatment teams and school district personnel as required.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
76702.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
97086.500
Annual Maximum Salary
117471.000
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)
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 .
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduate degree in Education, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Speech or related field.
At least 5 years of experience using the principles of applied behavior analysis in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder.
Certifications/Licenses
Board Certification in Behavior Analysis
A valid driver’s license is required
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have experience training and supervising other staff in the delivery of behavior analytic services.
Preferred Qualifications
Specific training in functional analysis, treatment analysis, single case design, and preference assessments is preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Fluent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Employee must be physically active.
Duties may involve running and playing active games with individuals from 2 – 21 years of age. Following training, must be physically capable of safely providing crisis management techniques including restraining, lifting, blocking individuals with challenging behavior.
Special Conditions
Clean Driving Record
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST2941
Posting Open Date
10/27/2023
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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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a minimum of a Graduate degree in Education, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Speech or related field?
Yes
No
* Do you have a minimum of 5 years of experience using the principles of applied behavior analysis in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder?
Yes
No
Yes
No
* Have you completed the eight hour supervision class required to supervise individuals pursuing their certification in behavior analysis?
Yes
No
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
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 .
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