ABA Counselor- Children's Residential
About The Position
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.
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.
- Successful completion of employer provided certification in CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, and Crisis Intervention.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer at least one (1) year experience with specialized populations.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are assets.
Responsibilities
- Providing instruction to assigned individuals in their assigned setting to promote intellectual, emotional, and social growth.
- Assisting 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.
- Work with individuals from other homes, as assigned by supervisors.
- Be constantly alert and ready to respond to the individual#s needs according to effective behavior analytic interventions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Education Level
Associate degree
