Overnight ABA Counselor RTF

Melmark; Devon (PA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) with employer matching

Job summary

Melmark is looking for an Overnight ABA Counselor responsible for supporting children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities. This role requires providing individualized support in a home setting, implementing behavior plans, and ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals.

Qualified candidates should possess teaching skills, experience in behavior management, and a high school diploma (bachelor’s preferred). Competitive salary and generous benefits package offered, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Valid US driver’s license and minimum age of 21 years.
• Strong interpersonal skills with specialized populations.
• Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with hygiene and grooming needs.
• Maintain Level of Supervision for assigned individuals.
• Collect and document data on behaviors and support plans.
• Respond to crises using approved techniques.
• Engage in daily living activities with individuals.

Skills

Teaching skills

Behavior management techniques

Crisis management

Data collection

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Overview

The Overnight ABA Counselor is responsible for providing instruction to assigned individuals in their assigned setting to promote intellectual, emotional and social growth. He or she 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 Overnight ABA Counselor 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. Populations served are intensely physically challenging. This position requires that staff be aware that individuals who are served may exhibit aggressive and/or self‑injurious behavior. This requires the Overnight ABA Counselor to be constantly alert and ready to respond to the individual’s needs according to effective behavior analytic interventions.

Schedule and Salary Information

• Schedule: 4 night shifts a week 11:00 pm‑9:00 am
• Bachelor’s Degree Starting Rate: $25.00 (+) based on years of direct population experience
• Starting Rate without bachelor’s degree: $18.00/hr (+) based on years of relevant experience

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Valid US driver’s license and a minimum age of 21 years.
• Must be capable of attaining approved Melmark driver status.
• Working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong teaching skills, emphasis on individuals who are emotionally, behaviorally, physically, and/or developmentally challenged; ability to implement function‑based interventions for reducing challenging behaviors.
• Experience in the principles and application of Applied Behavior Analysis; strong interpersonal and leadership skills are assets.
• Prefer at least one year experience with specialized populations.

Overnight ABA Counselor Responsibilities

• Attends and maintains individual’s hygiene, grooming, dressing needs (e.g., nails clipped, hair brushed, clean clothing, appropriate clothing for weather).
• Maintains Level of Supervision (LOS) for assigned individual(s) at all times; requests assistance if LOS cannot be maintained.
• Follows proper procedures for notification of health issues; completes daily medical documentation in a timely and accurate manner (sleep charts, stool/menstrual charts, food logs, etc.).
• 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 using approved crisis management techniques, remaining calm and composed, or acting quickly to protect others as indicated in training curriculum or 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 during instructional sessions.
• Maintains professional boundaries and interactions with individuals served, co‑workers, supervisors, and families.
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude when being asked to be flexible with changes in programming.
• Maintains appropriate functional engagement with individuals at all times (e.g., activities of daily living, meal prep and cleanup, medication administration, chore completion, meaningful leisure activities, community outings).

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday, and Sick leave.
• 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.