Paraprofessional Technician

Job Title: Paraprofessional Technician

Location: Easton (EAS)

Department Name: RUCARES - Peds Feeding Dis

Req #: 0000243771

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.46 - $26.89 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:

As a Paraprofessional Technician, you will provide vital applied behavior analytic services to patients with developmental disabilities and pediatric feeding disorders under the expert guidance of our behavioral health team. In this hands-on role, you will bridge the gap between assessment and treatment by implementing specialized programs, managing clinical data systems, and empowering caregivers to support their loved ones' progress.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, pediatric feeding disorders, or other behavioral diagnoses
• Experience in an educational, instructional, or therapeutic setting

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time - 40 hours

Essential Functions:

• Conduct direct treatment sessions and implement intake, assessment, and discharge procedures under the direction of a professional behavior analyst
• Assist with the development and execution of skill acquisition programs, such as increasing food acceptance, chewing skills, and social communication
• Implement behavior reduction protocols, including extinction and functional communication training, to manage and decrease inappropriate behaviors
• Maintain precise data collection by entering assessment data into spreadsheets, graphing results, and performing initial analysis for the clinical team
• Prepare clinical documentation, including session materials, progress notes, and measurable reports on patient behavior and environmental factors
• Assist in training caregivers, parents, and school personnel to ensure continuity of care and program success
• Support research activities and auxiliary program needs, including the maintenance and cleanliness of clinical materials and equipment

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move, lift, and carry patients and objects up to 50 lbs independently
• Ability to assist with transferring weights of more than 100 lbs
• Requires 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
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods

Other Duties:

• Paraprofessional Technicians may work with patients who vomit or who engage in other forms of challenging behavior, such as aggression, self-injury, elopement, expulsion (spitting out food or liquid during treatment), or property destruction.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.