New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies of its kind in the nation. It provides services to infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities. NJID offers specialized facilities, programs, and support throughout New Jersey. Join our dedicated staff of more than 500 and make a difference in someone's life!

We are hiring a Behavior Specialist to oversee the behavioral needs of individuals with intellectual, developmental, and related disabilities in residential and day programs.

As a Behavior Specialist, you will receive:

• Supervision by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst for BCBA or BCaBA candidates.
  • Including unrestricted and restricted hours from 20-130 experience hours a month.
  • Supervision is weekly that includes face to face contact and review of principles and concepts that follow the BACB Task List.
  • An opportunity to learn communication and leadership skills in a unique behavior environment that serves the adult population in both group homes and day programs.

Job Responsibilities of a Behavior Specialist: 

• Oversees the behavior needs of individuals approaches in one or more designated programs, such as Residential Services and Day Programs
• Identifies target behavior, creates client-centered behavior support plans, ensures proper implementation of behavior support plans & designs data collection 
• Researches interventions while ensuring best practice techniques
• Conducts assessments, including functional and reinforcer assessments
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of services
• Works collaboratively to ensure effective service delivery
• Attends and facilitates team meetings and training.
• Participates in weekly supervision requirements
• Travel required to multiple locations as needed.

Job Requirements: 

• At least two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities & supervised experience. Involving behavior assessment & development of BSPs, AND
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in applied behavioral analysis, psychology, special education, social work, public health counseling, or a similar degree 
• Experience with writing behavior support plans for adults is preferred. 
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• A valid driver's license is in good standing and must be insurable through NJID's automobile insurance. 

Position Details:

Location: Aberdeen, Edison, Iselin, Manahawkin, and Toms River                    County: Multiple Counties

Hours Per Work Week:  40                                                                                Weekly Work Schedule: Flexible to meet the needs of the program

 

NJID has full-time, part-time and per diem direct support opportunities in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Somerset Counties

Benefits:

• 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental Insurance for Employees
• Vision Plan
• Retirement Plan
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
• On the Job Training
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• It is NJID's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expressing, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an agency, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination, or any other terms and conditions of employment.