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Job DescriptionSalary: $39,000 - $88,400 Who We Are: ABA Solutions is an ABA agency owned and operated by BCBAs, committed to delivering exceptional ABA services through evidence-based interventions, trauma-informed practices, and individualized treatment plans. As direct service providers ourselves, we understand the unique challenges faced in homes, schools, and community settings. We are a small, close-knit team that values collaboration, thoughtfulness, and qualityboth in the services we provide to families and the support we offer our team members. We recognize the potential for burnout in our field and work proactively to support our staff, creating personalized schedules that align with your lifestyle and professional goals. The Opportunity: We are seeking skilled and compassionateBoard Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)to join our team in our partnership school districts (may include Scotch Plains/Fanwood, NJ or KIPP Charter Schools in Newark, NJ or others). The ideal candidate will work closely with students, staff, and families to develop and implement behavior interventions that enhance student success in the school setting. The BCBA Consultant will provide direct support to students with behavioral needs, collaborate with teachers and other professionals, and offer guidance on best practices in behavior management and support strategies. What youll do/ Key Responsibilities: • Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Planning:, • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), • Design and implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), • Monitor and adjust behavior plans as needed, ensuring they align with the students academic and social needs, • Collaboration & Consultation:, • Provide tier 1 (whole school or whole group), tier 2 (small groups), and tier 3 (individualized) supports behavior supports based on the schools need (in general education, inclusive spaces and special-education classrooms), • Work with teachers, support staff and administrators to support the implementation of behavioral interventions in the classroom and other school environments, • Provide professional development and training to school staff on behavior management strategies, data collection and other evidence-based practices, • Collaborate with Special Education Teams to ensure students behavioral needs are integrated into their IEPs (as needed), • Data Collection & Analysis:, • Establish and maintain data collection systems to monitor student progress and effectiveness of interventions, • Analyze data regularly to track progress and make data-driven decisions for modifying behavior interventions, • Report on progress and updates in monthly consult summaries and marking period progress reports, • Ongoing Professional Development:, • Education/Certification:, • Masters Degree (in ABA, Special Ed, Psychology or Related field) (required), • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification from the BACB (required), • Would also consider a Bachelors Level BCaBA (contact us for more details), • Experience:, • Minimum of 2 years experience conducting FBAs and writing BIPs, • Competitive Compensation/hourly rate with additional reimbursement for indirect hours and travel time, • Flexible Scheduling: build a caseload that fits your lifestyle and professional interests, • Benefits package (part time and full time benefits vary) including accrued sick leave, 401(k) with matching contributions, life insurance, health/vision/dental insurance options for full time At ABA Solutions, we believe in investing in our team members. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive community dedicated to professional growth, ethical practice, and making meaningful changes in the lives of the children and families we serve. We understand the demands of the BCBA role, and we work hard to create an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Job Description Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families. Job Title: Employment Consultant Department: State Operations and Programs Reports to: Deputy Director of Operations Location: Middlesex County, NJ Salary Range: $45,000-$48,000 Position Overview: The primary responsibility of the Employment Consultant is to function as a coach, mentor, and vocational support professional working one-to-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This includes supporting participants through the job seeking process, onboarding and ongoing training while managing essential documentation, compliance requirements, and employer relationships to foster successful and sustainable employment. The Employment Consultant empowers individuals to achieve meaningful employment by providing personalized guidance, skill development, and advocacy. This position supports individuals with IDD as they navigate barriers, maximize their potential, and secure opportunities that enhance their independence and overall quality of life. Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of professional experience, Best Buddies program experience a plus, • Ability to engage comfortably with individuals with IDD, addressing sensitive topics with empathy and professionalism, • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, support, balance and steward multiple relationships while guiding individuals toward success, • Basic skills in public speaking, group facilitation, and delivering engaging presentations, • Familiarity with Office 365 and a basic understanding of social media platforms, • Strong writing ability, attention to detail and proficiency in project and time management, • Capable of working autonomously while also collaborating effectively in a dynamic fast-paced environment, • Willingness to travel frequently within the local area and use a personal cell phone for work-related communication, • Fundraising events are a core part of the organization’s success and require full staff participation, therefore, occasional weekend work may be necessary to support events and other initiatives throughout the year, • Access to an automobile with applicable insurance or other reliable transportation, • Employment is contingent upon state accreditation and the ability to obtain federal suitability clearance for the Ticket to Work Program Job Duties include, but are not limited to: Programs • Utilize a person-centered approach supporting individuals in job searching efforts in industries and opportunities that match their skills and interests, within their communities and based on transportation options available, • Upon job placement, the Employment Consultant provides the individual with support during orientation, onboarding and throughout the early stages of training with the goal of fostering an independent work environment and eventually fading support to quarterly contact, • Identify natural supports within the individual’s workplace to provide additional support and ensure the individual is embraced and fully included as a member of the team, • Compassionately encourage and educate individuals, parents and/or guardians of the opportunities and possibilities available to anyone seeking a career, as well as the benefit to programs such as Ticket to Work, • Guide participants, guardians and family members in navigating Social Security issues, offering referrals to local Work Incentives and Planning and Assistance (WIPA) and/or Community Work Incentive Counselors (CWIC) available through their state Vocational Rehabilitation, • Maintain regular communication with employers/supervisors advocating for the participants’ rights to equal treatment and fair wages, while encouraging self-advocacy and maintaining positive relationships with employment partners, • Maintain detailed and timely documentation of participant interactions, progress and outcomes in SETWorks for compliance and program tracking, • Perform regular caseload reviews w/supervisors ensuring relevance and alignment with participant goals and needs, • Provide individuals with travel training and/or assistance with public transportation including advocating with funding agencies to identify additional transportation services available, • Understand and educate participants on safety guidelines in the workplace including emergency procedure quizzes to ensure the welfare, health, and safety of all participants, • Encourage participants to explore other Best Buddies programs that can help them build valuable social connections and expand their network Marketing and Fund Development • Demonstrate the Best Buddies mission in action by contributing images and content for various social media platforms, participating employer recognition activities and various annual initiatives, • Support local Best Buddies fundraising events through community outreach, generating revenue, etc., • Assumes full responsibility for a caseload of successfully employed job participants, including the documentation, tracking billable services, and compliance requirements within SETWorks secure database, • Completes required paperwork in a timely and organized manner, including but not limited to Individualized Written Program Plan (IWPP), annual paperwork, safety exercises, and all reports required for local funding agencies, • Collaborates with Jobs Program Supervisor to complete accurate billing records and ensure timely submission for funding reimbursement, • Attend regular staff meetings to discuss referrals, updates and in-service training, contributing to team coordination and knowledge sharing, • Participate in annual compliance training on in-house LMS covering ethics, safety, and program policies, • Attend quarterly Ticket to Work training modules to identify, assign, support and report on ticketholder participants in reaching greater levels of financial independence through work and earnings Best Buddies® is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International’s core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world. Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off.

Job Description Title: Senior Designer Department: Design Supervisory Responsibilities: No Locations: NYC, Edison NJ, Rocky Hill or Stamford, CT Summary: The Senior Designer position is responsible for providing space planning, furniture applications, visualizations, specifications, and installation drawings specific to contract furniture; all while maintaining a high level of satisfaction with internal and external client groups. The position expects mentorship, commitment to the growth of the larger Design team, excellence in presentation skills, and a highly collaborative relationship with Sales peers to drive business. Responsibilities and Duties: • Training participation and engagement: self-guided, virtual, and collaborative learning, • Design and specify Herman Miller, Knoll and other furniture for a variety of product applications, with additional willingness to learn and implement new product initiatives., • Determine project requirements in collaboration with COR team members and industry partners, • Attend client meetings independently (if applicable) and act as a consultant for industry partners, • Provide Design services that support the use of contract furniture, such as:, • Initial programming and schematic Design process, • Design and implementation of a furniture block plan, • Ensuring space planning for furniture is code compliant, • Design development supported by drawings and renderings (using CET and AutoCAD software), • Material application for projects: including workstations, private offices, and ancillary spaces, • Teaming on field measurements and product inventories, • Accurate drawings, visualizations, and product specifications, • Proven excellence in ability to lead a client meeting and drive the Design solution, • Proven excellence in ability to host showroom tours and contribute to presentations, • Capable of prioritizing workload independently Required Education, Skills, and Experience: • 5+ years of professional experience in the Design industry, • Degree in Interior Design or related field from a CIDA accredited school, • Highly proficient in AutoCAD software, MS Office, and CET and ability to learn new software quickly, • Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities, • Effective organization skills with a critical eye for details, • Ability to work independently and be a contributing team player, • Initiative to seek guidance to advance skills on product, design process, and technology, • Qualify and articulate process issues to Design Management, • Ability to seek information, resolve problems, and share insight with a larger team, • Proven track record of problem-solving skills and informed decision-making ability to listen, ask questions, and respond appropriately, • Proven track record of critical thinking, strategic mindset, and ability to employ big picture assessment, • Professionalism in manner, attire, and all forms of communication, • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide range of people within and outside of COR:, • Must be able to read, write, interpret and communicate fluently in English, • Writing skills must be sufficient to compose and edit a variety of documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation with the ability to pay close attention to detail and proofread work carefully, • Ability to work accurately to meet deadlines by adapting to changes in work environment, work assignments, and/or changes in priorities in a flexible way by working from your own initiative and/or following direction, policies, or procedures, • Use analytical and decision-making skills to offer options and resolve problems in a variety of contexts, • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team ensuring efficiency of projects from start to finish Physical Demands: • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing, • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers Work Environment: • Work performed in fast-paced office environment daily with visits to various sites including warehouse, construction sites, client sites and offices, • Environment subject to schedule and priority changes without advance notice EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Creative Office Resources. Creative Office Resources is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, military service ad veteran status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, or other non-merit based factors protected by federal, state and local laws. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment and management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, trainings and career development.