What are the responsibilities and job description for the ABA Counselor- Children's Residential position at Melmark?
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- CRH Overview
The ABA Counselor-Residential (ABAC-R) 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 ABAC-R will typically be assigned to a home but may be required to work with individuals from other homes, as assigned by supervisors.
Populations served are intensely physically challenging. The ABAC-R position requires that staff be aware that individuals who are served may exhibit aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior. This requires the ABAC-R to be constantly alert and ready to respond to the individual’s needs according to effective behavior analytic interventions.
Schedule and Salary Information
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- CRH Overview
The ABA Counselor-Residential (ABAC-R) 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 ABAC-R will typically be assigned to a home but may be required to work with individuals from other homes, as assigned by supervisors.
Populations served are intensely physically challenging. The ABAC-R position requires that staff be aware that individuals who are served may exhibit aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior. This requires the ABAC-R to be constantly alert and ready to respond to the individual’s needs according to effective behavior analytic interventions.
Schedule and Salary Information
- Schedule: 3 weekday shifts 3pm-11pm and 1 weekend shift 7am-11pm
- Bachelors Degree Starting Rate: $20.50/hour ( ) based on years of direct population experience
- Starting Rate with a minimum of 50 verified college credits (no bachelors): $18.00/hour ( ) based on years of direct population experience
- 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.
- Working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office.
- Possess strong teaching skills with emphasis on individuals who are emotionally, behaviorally, physically, and / or developmentally challenged.
- Prefer at least one (1) year experience with specialized populations.
- Attends and maintains individual’s hygiene, grooming, and dressing needs (e.g., nails clipped, hair brushed, clean clothing, clothing appropriate to weather conditions).
- 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.
- Creates and maintains materials required for the implementation of the Teaching Plans and BSP for each assigned case(s), or as assigned by supervisors.
- Maintains organization of each assigned case(s) program books (e.g., case book, academic book, communication log).
- Enters all behavioral data for clinical and academic targets for all case(s). Updates graphs and coversheets by due date for review meetings or as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintains professional and positive attitude when being asked to be flexible with changes in programming.
- Attends all required trainings (e.g., house-specific, departmental, or organizational trainings).
- Maintains necessary certifications (e.g., medication administration, CPR / First Aid, approved crisis curriculum, etc.).
- Maintains an appropriate level of functional engagement with individuals at all times (e.g., activities of daily living, preparation and clean up for meals, medication administration, chore completion, meaningful leisure activities, community outings, etc.).
- 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
Salary : $18 - $21