Behavior Specialist III

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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. The mission is to prepare well‑educated, qualified, and competent direct‑service psychologists committed to community involvement and underserved populations. The Center for Adult Autism Services seeks a Behavior Specialist III to support our services for adults with autism.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Behavior Specialist III for the Graduate School of Applied Professional Psychology – Center for Adult Autism Services.

Posting Number: 25ST0490

Posting Open Date: 03/03/2025

• Implements a variety of behavior analytic strategies in support of successful outcomes for adults with autism across skill acquisition and behavior reduction goals in center‑based and community‑based environments.
• Collects, interprets, and analyzes behavioral data.
• Contributes to the development of behavior analytic instructional programming under the supervision of a Behavior Analyst.

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or a related field.

• At least six (6) months of prior experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in an ABA setting.

• Current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
• Active certification or ability to obtain certification in crisis management techniques.

• Ability to work well with adults with autism that have significant adaptive, physical, and/or behavioral support needs across various settings.
• Competent communication skills.

• Experience working in community‑based settings supporting adults with autism.
• Prior experience or certification in crisis management.
• Prior experience using web‑based data collection/analysis software.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Supports adults with ASD during public transportation.
• Must be able to complete training in crisis management.
• Expected to provide direct care to adult patients in severe behavioral crisis and work with a team in treating patients in behavioral crisis.
• May work with patients exhibiting intense aggression, self‑injury, elopement, expulsion, or property destruction.
• Must be able to move, lift, and carry patients and objects, including independently lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting with weights of more than 100 pounds.
• Use of abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue.
• Frequent movement, use of limbs, good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Extended periods of standing or sitting.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

To apply for this position, follow the instructions in the application portal. Required documents include a resume/CV, cover letter or letter of application, and list of professional references. Optional documents may also be submitted.

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