ABA Counselor- Childrens RTF

$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

ABAC- RTF

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 the Clinical Team. Populations served are intensely physically challenging. Individuals who are served may exhibit aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior, therefore. ABAC's- RTF 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 3 weekday shifts 3pm-11pm and 1 weekend shift 7am-11pm

Starting Rate:

with at least 50 college credits- $20.00/hour (+) based on years of experience with a Bachelors degree- $22.50/hour (+) based on years of 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. Prefer at least one (1) year experience in a neurobehavioral stabilization unit or intensive residential setting strongly preferred.

ABAC- RTF

Responsibilities Maintains Level of Supervision (LOS) for assigned individual(s) at all times. Attends and maintains individual's hygiene, grooming, and dressing needs 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. 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

INDMPA Location:

Melmark PA • Residential Treatment Facility (RTF)

Schedule:

Full Time, Evening Shift, 3 weekday evenings 3pm-11pm, 1 weekend double 7am-11pm