Overnight ABA Counselor RTF

Overnight ABA Counselor

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.

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.
• Maintains professional boundaries and interactions at all times co-workers and supervisors.
• Maintains professional boundaries and interactions at all times with families.
• 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.).

Requirements

• High School Diploma required. Bachelors degree highly preferred.
• 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.
• Experience in the principles and application of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are assets.
• Prefers at least one (1) year experience with specialized populations.

Schedule and Salary Information

• Schedule: 4 night shifts a week 11:00 pm-9:00 am
• Starting Rate: $25.00 (+) based on years of direct population experience
• Starting Rate without bachelors degree: $18.00/hour (+) based on years of direct relevant experience

Benefits

• 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