Job Category
Staff & Executive – Healthcare
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Behavior Specialist III (IOC) for the Adult Autism Services Center.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Implements a variety of behavior analytic strategies in support of successful outcomes for adults with autism across the areas of skill acquisition and/or behavior reduction goals throughout 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.
FLSA: Nonexempt
Grade: 03
Minimum Salary
54027.000
Mid Range Salary
68383.000
Maximum Salary
82739.000
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- 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 (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Position Status: Full Time
Standard Hours: 37.50
Daily Work Shift: Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description: Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment: Staff – 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility: ABP
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or related field.
- Current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
- At least 6 months of prior experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in an ABA setting.
Certifications/Licenses
- Current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work well with adults with autism that have significant adaptive, physical, and/or behavioral support needs across various center-based and community-based settings.
- Competent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in community-based settings supporting adults with autism.
- Prior experience/certification in crisis management.
- Prior experience using web-based data collection/analysis software.
- Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Equipment Utilized
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- Web-based data collection and analysis platform.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Supports adults with ASD during public transportation.
- Completes training in crisis management.
- Expected to provide direct care to adult patients in severe behavioral crisis and work with a team in providing treatment to patients in behavioral crisis. T
- May work 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.
- 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.
- Requires the use of abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
- Frequent movement, use of limbs, and good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
- May also require extended periods of standing or sitting.
Special Conditions
Posting Open Date: 05/22/2026
Regional Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus: Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
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