ABA Counselor- Special Education

Melmark; Berwyn (PA); On-site; USD 28,034 - 32,580; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Melmark is seeking an ABA Counselor to provide educational instruction to individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in a structured environment. The role assists in developing and implementing individualized programs.

The ideal candidate will handle diverse needs, ensuring supervision and safety. Responsibilities include data collection on behaviors, crisis management, and attending to hygiene needs. The position offers generous paid time off, health benefits, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred; Minimum requirement of 50 college credits.
• A valid US driver's license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old.
• Prefer at least one (1) year experience with specialized populations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Level of Supervision (LOS) for assigned individual(s) at all times.
• Implements procedures as written in each individual's Behavior Support Plan.
• Responds appropriately during crisis using approved crisis management techniques.

Skills

Experience with specialized populations

Behavior analytic interventions

Crisis management techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

Minimum requirement of 50 College Credits

Tools

Data collection methods

Job description

Melmark Overview

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

ABA Counselor - Special Education Overview

The ABA Counselor-Education is responsible for providing educational instruction to assigned individual in a structured classroom environment designed to promote intellectual, emotional and social growth. The ABAC will assist in implementing individualized programs that are appropriate to the ages and populations served, specifically children and adolescents (ages 5-22 years) with autism, intellectually/developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury. The ABAC will typically be assigned to a classroom but may be required to work with individuals from other classrooms, as assigned by supervisors.

Populations served are intensely physically challenging. The position requires that staff be aware that individuals served may exhibit aggressive and/or self‑injurious behavior. Individuals served may have had multiple treatment failures prior to this placement. This requires the ABAC to be constantly alert and ready to respond to the individual’s needs according to effective behavior analytic interventions.

Schedule and Salary Information

• Monday- Friday 7am-3:30pm
• Year‑round program
• Starting Rate (50+ college credits)- $20.35/hour (+) based on years of direct relevant experience
• Starting Rate (Bachelor's degree)- $23.65/hour (+) based on years of direct relevant experience

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; Minimum requirement of 50 College Credits
• A valid US driver's license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old. Must be capable of attaining approved Melmark driver status.
• Prefer at least one (1) year experience with specialized populations. (education, specific skills, etc.)

ABA Counselor Responsibilities

• Maintains Level of Supervision (LOS) for assigned individual(s) at all times. Requests assistance from a coworker or supervisor if assigned LOS cannot be maintained for any length of time.
• Implements all procedures as written in each individual's Behavior Support Plan and/or Protocol Summary. Accurately collects data on all targeted behaviors for acceleration and declaration on assigned individual(s) as indicated in Behavior Support Plan and/or Protocol Summary.
• Responds appropriately during crisis (i.e., utilizing only approved crisis management techniques, being calm and composed, or acting quickly to protect others) as indicated in the crisis prevention training curriculum or each individual's Protocol Summary or Behavior Support Plan (BSP).
• Implements all procedures as written in each individual's Teaching Plans. Accurately collects data for all Teaching Plans at the time of the instructional session.
• Attends and maintains individual's hygiene, grooming, and dressing needs (e.g., nails clipped, hair brushed, clean clothing, clothing appropriate to weather conditions).

Benefits

• Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Student Loan Reimbursement
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees