Overnight ABA Counselor- Children's Residential

Melmark; Berwyn (PA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Pension Plan and 403(b) with matching

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Melmark is seeking an Overnight ABA Counselor for Children's Residential Homes in Berwyn, PA. The role involves providing overnight supervision, implementing individualized programs for children and young adults with autism and developmental disabilities, and maintaining hygiene standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring individuals' grooming needs are met, following Behavior Support Plans, and adhering to house chores. Preferred candidates will have at least one year of relevant experience and be familiar with Applied Behavior Analysis.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Prefer at least one year of experience with specialized populations.
• Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis principles.

Responsibilities

• Attend to individuals' hygiene and grooming needs.
• Maintain Level of Supervision for assigned individuals.
• Implement procedures in each individual's Behavior Support Plan.
• Accurately collect data on targeted behaviors.
• Respond appropriately during crisis situations.
• Adhere to house chore lists.

Skills

Implementation of behavior interventions

Ability to maintain supervision

Crisis management techniques

Data collection on targeted behaviors

Education

High School Diploma

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.

Overnight ABA Counselor- Children’s Residential Homes Overview

The Overnight ABAC is responsible for providing instruction to assigned individuals in their assigned setting to promote intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The Overnight ABAC will assist in implementing individualized programs that are appropriate to the ages and populations served, specifically children, adolescents, and young adults with autism, intellectual / developmental disabilities, and acquired brain injury. The ON-ABAC will typically be assigned to a home but may be required to work with individuals from other homes, as assigned by supervisors. This is an awake position; primary responsibilities include maintaining overnight Levels of Supervision and domestic house responsibilities.

Schedule and Salary Information

• 4 overnight shifts 10:45pm-8:45am
• Starting Rate: $17.00/hr. (+) based on years of direct relevant experience

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Must meet the minimum age requirement of twenty-one (21) years old.
• Prefer at least one (1) year experience with specialized populations.
• Ability to implement function-based interventions for the reduction of challenging behaviors and experience in the principles and application of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Overnight ABA Counselor- Children’s Residential Homes Responsibilities

• Attend and maintain individual's hygiene, grooming, and dressing needs (e.g., nails clipped, hair brushed, clean clothing, clothing appropriate to weather conditions).
• Maintain Level of Supervision (LOS) for assigned individual(s) at all times. Request assistance from a coworker or supervisor if LOS cannot be maintained.
• Follow proper procedures for notification of individual's health issues.
• Implement all procedures as written in each individual's Behavior Support Plan and/or Protocol Summary.
• Accurately collect data on all targeted behaviors for acceleration and declaration on assigned individual(s) as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan and/or Protocol Summary.
• Respond appropriately during crisis (e.g., utilizing approved crisis management techniques, remaining calm, or acting quickly to protect others) as indicated in the crisis prevention training curriculum or each individual's Protocol Summary or Behavior Support Plan.
• Implement all procedures as written in each individual's Teaching Plans.
• Adhere to house specific chore lists; including daily laundry, deep cleaning of appliances, bathrooms, and common areas.

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, and 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.