Employment opportunities offered by the Research Foundation for SUNY are separate
and distinct from SUNY and State University of New York employment.
Employment opportunities offered by the Research Foundation for SUNY are separate
and distinct from SUNY and State University of New York employment. As a result, position
terms and conditions, compensation and benefits offered by the Research Foundation
are different from state employment. Contact the Research Foundation Human Resources
office at SUNY Plattsburgh with questions concerning employment and benefits offered.
The Center for Neurobehavioral Health (center) at the State University of New York,
College at Plattsburgh works with the New York State Department of Health, New York
State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to provide a variety
of programs to the local community, including Autism Intervention Programs (AIP).
The center is currently seeking qualified applicants for a Program Assistant Coordinator
for the Nexus program. Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator and Principal
Investigator/Project Director, the Assistant Coordinator will help to provide safe
and therapeutic programming for 20-30 children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD).
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator and Principal Investigator/Project
Director, provide safe and therapeutic programming for 20-30 children and adolescents
with ASD. Responsibilities will include assisting with facilitating program sessions,
managing behavioral issues, and ensuring that appropriate supplies for sessions are
present. The position is non-academic and part-time and paid at an hourly rate between
4 and 8 hours weekly. The program operates during the spring and fall semesters (on
Saturdays) and holds a 6-week summer session.
Primary Tasks
Assists the Project Coordinator in planning and overseeing the Nexus Program on the
days of operation including, but not limited to: interacting with participant caregivers,
assisting with sign-in/out sheets for participants and staff, assisting with running
activities and lesson, keeping track of behavior plans and rewards, and keeping attendance
of participants and staff. Expected weekly hours: 4-8 hours/week.
Assists in providing guidance and support to Nexus program staff including but not
limited to: meeting regulatory agency requirements, behavior plan development and
implementation, and positive behavioral approaches while serving participants.
Assists the Project Coordinator with ongoing supervision and support to program staff
and facilitating weekly staff meetings.
Provides support to staff pertaining to serious reportable incidents, and participates
in investigations when needed.
Assists Co-Directors and Project Coordinator in providing mandatory training and supervising
of students from various SUNY Programs (e.g., interns, volunteers).
Assists the Project Coordinator with maintaining program supplies.
Acts as the Project Coordinator in their absence.
Required Qualifications
Experience working with children and adolescents with ASD
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
Degree/certification as a school-based professional (e.g., MA/CAS in School Psychology;
Teaching Assistant Certification)
Supervision experience
Salary: Competitive hourly rate commensurate with qualifications. Average rate, $25-40/hour.
To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: January 6, 2025
Special Instructions to Applicants: Review of applications begins immediately. Qualified candidates may be retained in
a pool for future vacancies. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for 3 professional references. Official transcripts and a criminal background check
will be required prior to employment.
Submit materials to:
Research Foundation for SUNY Box RF 2024-6 260 Beaumont Hall 101 Broad Street Plattsburgh, New York 12901
If an applicant cannot complete the application process to respond to a notice of
job vacancy due to a disability or other concern, please contact the Research Foundation
Human Resources Office at SUNY Plattsburgh: 518-564-2132.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY
will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color,
creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions),
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national
origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record,
genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving
public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently
separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran,
or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against applicants
because they have inquired about, or discussed their own pay or the pay of another
employee of applicant.
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality
of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University
of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system,
and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University
of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives
no directly appropriated state funding.