ABA Counselor- RTF Department at Melmark – Berwyn, Pennsylvania

$10,000 Hiring Bonus!

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 RTF Overview

The ABA Counselor is responsible for providing direct service instruction to assigned individuals while maintaining prescribed Level of Supervision (LOS) for assigned individual(s) at all times. Responsibilities include attending to and maintaining individual’s hygiene, grooming, and dressing needs. Additional responsibilities include collecting data on all targeted behaviors for acceleration and declaration, in accordance with their function-based treatment plans and assisting with conducting functional analysis and treatment analysis sessions as overseen by a Clinical Specialist or Clinical Case Manager.

Populations served are intensely physically challenging. Individuals who are served may exhibit aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior, therefore. ABA Counselors must be constantly alert and ready to respond to the individual’s needs in accordance with the prescribed behavior analytic interventions.

Schedule and Salary Information

• Schedule: 3 weekday shifts 3pm-11pm and 1 weekend shift 7am-11pm
• Bachelors Degree Starting Rate: $25.00 (+) based on years of direct population experience
• Starting Rate with a minimum of 50 verified college credits (no bachelors): $20.00 (+) based on years of direct population 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.
• 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.
• Prefer at least one (1) year experience in a neurobehavioral stabilization unit or intensive residential setting strongly preferred.

ABA Counselor RTF Responsibilities

• 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.
• Follows proper procedures for notification of individual’s health issues. Completes daily medical documentation in a timely and accurate manner, including sleep charts, stool/menstrual charts, food logs, etc. as outlined for assigned individual(s).
• 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.
• Maintains professional boundaries and interactions at all times with individuals served, co-workers and supervisors, and with families.
• 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.
• 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.).

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

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