ABA Counselor- Children's Residential

Children's Services PAMelmark PA, Berwyn, PAFull Time . Evening Shift

General Responsibilities

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:  Sunday 7am-11pm, Monday- Wednesday 3pm-11pm or Sunday 7am-11pm; Monday, Tuesday, Friday 3p-11p

Starting Rate: 

with at least 50 college credits: $18.00/hour (+) based on years of direct experience with a bachelors degree: $20.50/hour (+) based on years of direct relevant experience

Basic Qualifications

Education / Training: Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; Minimum requirement of 50 College Credits.

Certifications / Licensure: 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. Successful completion of employer provided certification in CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, and Crisis Intervention.

Skill(s): 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. Ability to implement function-based interventions for the reduction of challenging behaviors. Experience in the principles and application of Applied Behavior Analysis. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are assets.

Experience: Prefer at least one (1) year experience with specialized populations.

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