Behavior Analyst

Responsibilities

• Supervise all support services, activities, and programs related to the education of adults with autism and their families within an assigned caseload.
• Ensure best-practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) procedures are maintained and applied in the education and treatment of adults with autism.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs), including functional analysis.
• Train and supervise staff in the delivery of ABA services and the implementation of crisis management procedures.
• Provide direct care to adult patients during severe behavioral crises.

Requirements

• Master’s Level Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Three (3) years of experience using Applied Behavior Analysis in the treatment of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Direct experience conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs).
• Experience with or ability to obtain certification in crisis management techniques.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting with weights over 100 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience working in specialized settings for the treatment of severe or complex challenging behavior.
• History of facilitating professional workshops or training.
• History of disseminating or publishing original scholarly work.

Benefits

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

About the Company

Rutgers University is a leading research institution. The Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS) at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) serves as a model program for supporting adults with autism, providing state-of-the-art, evidence-based treatment and professional training.