"Behavioral Technician"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Behavioral Technician for Adult Autism Services Center.

Under the direction of and frequent supervision of a Behavior Analyst or Director, the behavior technician for the Intensive Outpatient Clinic (IOC) at the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS) provides direct service to individuals with autism across the areas of behavior reduction and skill acquisition goals. The position follows strict parameters to ensure the safety, engagement, habilitative outcomes, through basic supportive learning techniques.

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.
• Works with patients 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.
• Handles the well-being of the individual(s) with autism under their care.
• Attends to required processes and procedures.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent and 40 hours of formal training in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• A minimum of 3 months of prior experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in an ABA setting.

Equipment Utilized

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Web-based data collection and analysis platform.
• Ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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. The position will often encounter unexpected events or behavior which require triage and in-the-moment decision making. These situations and decisions will impact the persons in their care, others in their environment, and will reflect on the Center and the University when events occur in community-based settings. 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 and be on their feet most of the day. The position is 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, list, and carry patients and objects. Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients 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. This position may also require extended periods of standing or sitting.

Special Conditions

• Multiple vacancies.
• According to population served, may be required to complete additional background checks such as authorizing the university to conduct fingerprints, criminal history and/or child-abuse record checks with various law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to: New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE), New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS), the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD); the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Identification Division and/or The New Jersey Division of State Police Bureau of Identification. Applicants must also assume any costs incurred by the university associated with the background investigations whether required by statute or not.
• According to population served, a Mantoux test may be administered to successful applicants to verify the absence of tuberculosis. In addition, the successful applicant, at the cost of the university, will be required to be inoculated against Hepatitis B, unless the successful applicant waives this vaccination in writing.
• May be required to obtain certification in CPR/First Aid within six months of employment.