Paraprofessional Technician in Somerset, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Paraprofessional Technician

Location: Easton (EAS)

Department Name: RUCARES - Peds Feeding Dis

Req #: 0000248730

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.96 - $27.28 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

The Paraprofessional Technician provides vital applied behavior analytic (ABA) services for patients diagnosed with developmental disabilities, pediatric feeding disorders, or other behavioral diagnoses. Operating under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Licensed Psychologist within the RUCARES program at Children’s Specialized Hospital, this professional assists with patient assessments and treatment program implementation. The role balances direct clinical care with auxiliary program support, helping to organize data collection systems, support clinical research, and train caregivers to foster patient progress.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent educational credential (GED).
• Active American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including frequently moving, lifting, or transferring patients independently up to 50 pounds (and assisting with weights over 100 pounds).
• Strong manual dexterity, stamina, and abdominal/lower back muscle strength to support patients safely without fatigue.

Preferred:

• Prior experience working with patients diagnosed with developmental disabilities, pediatric feeding disorders, or challenging behavioral diagnoses.
• Background in an educational, instructional, or therapeutic setting.
• Familiarity with data entry, spreadsheet management, and basic statistical analysis.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time (FT) - Day

Essential Functions

• Conducts therapeutic sessions with patients using standard ABA procedures under the direction of a professional behavior analyst.
• Assists with the development and implementation of skill-acquisition programs (e.g., self-feeding, chewing, increasing food acceptance) and behavior-reduction programs (e.g., extinction protocols, functional communication training).
• Prepares initial drafts of session materials, progress notes, and session descriptions while reporting behavior in observable and measurable terms.
• Enters clinical assessment and treatment data into spreadsheets, graphs the data, and performs initial analyses to present recommendations to the BCBA.
• Delivers caregiver training and support to parents, school personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure programmatic consistency.
• Manages the organization, cleanliness, and maintenance of clinical materials, equipment, and the department facility.
• Supports clinical faculty and behavior analysts with ongoing research activities, data collection protocols, and staff training.
• Safely manages and utilizes non-violent crisis interventions for challenging behaviors, which may include aggression, self-injury, elopement, property destruction, or food expulsion.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.