Behavior Analyst

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Dec 20, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Behavior Analyst
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Clinical
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 Analyst for the Rutgers' Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology Center for Adult Autism Services. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Supervises all support services, activities, and programs related to the education of adults with autism and their families within an assigned caseload at the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS). Works within Supporting Community Access through Leisure and Employment (SCALE). Ensures best-practice Applied Behavior Analysis procedures are maintained and applied in the education and treatment of adults with autism.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	79387.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	100485.00
Annual Maximum Salary	121582.00
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.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's Level Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst. Five (5) years of experience using Applied Behavior Analysis in the treatment of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Certifications/Licenses	Certification as a BCBA.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience training and supervising other staff in the delivery of ABA services. Advanced knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Preferred Qualifications	Graduate Degree in: Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education Specific training in: Functional Analysis, Treatment Analysis, Single-case research design, Crisis Management, Preference Assessment Experience as a presenter at professional conferences (e.g., poster, symposium, workshop) Demonstrated history of collaboration with research faculty/staff resulting in publication within peer-reviewed journals.
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must maintain current certification in the implementation of crisis management techniques.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2743
Posting Open Date	11/26/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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