Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Training and Consultation Specialist-PCAST and Pathways |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Education and Training |
| Department |
RWJ-Pediatrics-UCEDD-PISC |
| Overview |
New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (
RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide,
RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Training and Consultation Specialist-
PCAST and Pathways for The Boggs Center for Developmental Disabilities at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Under the supervision of a faculty member, coordinates planning, development, training and technical assistance activities related to best practices in Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (
PCAST) and Pathways to Postsecondary Success. Provides training and technical assistance on best practices in Person-Centered Planning (
PCP), transition to adult life, integrated community employment, program design, program implementation and program enhancement to school personnel statewide, with concentration on person-centered approaches for all students with disabilities. Responsibilities include collaborating with the New Jersey Department of Education's Office of Special Education (
DOE-
OSE) and other Boggs Center personnel conducting training and technical assistance in
PCP; post-secondary success, developing, planning, and providing trainings; designing and disseminating instructional and other resources; project specific data analysis and reporting; and, responding to requests for information.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Assists in the development of training modules and materials related to Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST) including video and other training technology.
- Provides training and technical assistance to school/district personnel, students, family members and local partners in PCAST and transition planning in keeping with DOE-OSE and Boggs Center agreements and expectations.
- Develops and provides training and presentations about Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST) to schools/districts and others statewide according to procedure.
- Assists in developing project elements and timelines in collaboration with supervisor, PCAST coworkers, and DOEOSE staff.
- Collaborates with other Boggs Center employees regarding Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST) including data collection, evaluations, written and verbal communications, and information sharing.
- As required, conducts analyses, drafts summaries, and creates materials related to Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST) and local progress with Pathways to Postsecondary Success.
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
25S |
| Salary Details |
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| Minimum Salary |
71162.000 |
| Mid Range Salary |
85428.000 |
| Maximum Salary |
101456.000 |
| 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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- 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
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
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| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. |
| Union Description |
HPAE 5094 |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- A Master's Degree in Special Education or a related field (Education, Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Speech therapy, Psychology) and at least three (3) years professional experience in the field of disabilities, or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, as indicated above, plus five (5) years' experience years professional experience in the field of disabilities, or a PhD in a related field, as indicated above, and one (1) year of experience in the field of disabilities.
- Direct experience working with students with disabilities.
- Direct experience in transition from school to adult life/employment for students with disabilities.
- Direct experience in Person-Centered Planning (PCP).
- Direct experience in special education.
- Direct experience in coordinating services for students with disabilities.
- Direct experience in meeting facilitation, collaboration, and group problem-solving.
- Direct experience in coordinating services for students with disabilities, Knowledgeable about processes for transition from school to adult life/employment.
- Direct experience in coordinating complex collaborative projects and/or program development; and Basic computer proficiency in word processing, video conferencing, data analysis programs, PowerPoint, and use of internet.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience in technical assistance to schools/districts.
- Experience in the development and delivery of trainings and presentations in-person.
- Experience in Person-Centered Planning and Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST).
- Experience in establishing and sustaining a community of practice.
- Experience in the development and delivery of trainings and presentations virtually; and Experience with technology applications and learning platforms such as Google, Zoom, Qualtrics, Canvas Learning Management System.
- Knowledge about New Jersey State children and adult services. Bilingual, preferred.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
- Physical Demands: May need to lift weights up to approximately 25 pounds in order to move equipment and materials.
- Work Environment: New Brunswick based main office. Semi-private work area that is generally pleasant in a clean, well-lighted, quiet-to-moderatelyloud setting. Occasional early morning, evening, and weekend hours may be required. Candidate must be willing and able to travel statewide to provide training and technical assistance on site.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST2141 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Downtown New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university 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 expression, 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 institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
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