Live-in ABA Residential Coordinator
25 days ago
Trenton
Job Description Title: Live-in ABA Residential Coordinator Location: Princeton, NJ Salary: minimum of $52,000 per individual ($104,000 per couple) Description: Since 1977, PCDI has provided compassionate support in neighborhood homes. Our residential program is expanding and our team is too. PCDI seeks a couple to reside in a community-based residential home that serves five adults with autism. The live-in residential ABA coordinator will receive ongoing training using Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) principles and teaching strategies. The home is supported by two, full-time direct support professionals and a trainer/consultant who ensures consistent implementation of programming. This position includes opportunities for long-term growth including career advancement, conducting and publishing research, and presenting at professional workshops and conferences. A rent-free, private apartment is provided to the couple and is located within the community-based residential home. The apartment includes one bedroom, a flex space, a full bathroom, a living room, a small kitchenette, and a separate entrance with a small deck. Utilities, groceries, and a company-owned vehicle used for job-related tasks are provided. Responsibilities: The Live-In Residential ABA Coordiantor will: * Ensure the safety of those we support * Establish comfortable and supportive relationships with residents and colleagues * Create and maintain a home-like living and learning environment that enhances the quality-of-life experience for residents * Exercise good judgment and remain calm when faced with a crisis * Teach and assist in the development of learners’ instruction and treatment goals with special emphasis on home and community-living skills, social skills, and language and communication skills * Drive residents to and from activities in a company-owned vehicle or your own vehicle, when necessary * Support residents with daily activities including leisure and recreational activities, medical appointments, and community outings * Effectively manage time and productivity * Communicate effectively with parents, siblings, neighbors, and colleagues * Collect, summarize, and analyze ongoing data regarding skill acquisition and behavior management programs for learners * Document all services provided in accordance with state and federal regulations * Manage residents’ financial records * Oversee and train junior colleagues with the guidance of the trainer/consultant * Prepare monthly staff schedules * Manage general home maintenance tasks Qualifications: PCDI would prefer that one member of the couple serving as Live-In Residential ABA Coordinators: * Has, at minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, education, or a related field * Some experience working with people with autism or other developmental disabilities * Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Both individuals must: * Have a valid driver’s license * Pass extensive background checks * Complete and pass required trainings including but not limited to CPR, standard First Aid, medication administration, and professionalism * Work within designated evening, overnight, and weekend hours * Sample schedule: Monday – Friday 2-10pm, with two days off per week (on average); provide overnight support to residents as needed for approximately 60-75% of nights per month Benefits: * Medical and dental insurance for each employee and optional dependent coverage * Vision insurance (voluntary coverage) * Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Life and AD&D * 403b Retirement (voluntary beginning Day 1, employer contribution beginning Year 3) * Paid time off (8 days accrued per calendar year) * Holidays and vacations, where eligible (approximately 10 days per year) * Relocation assistance * Tuition discount * BCBA supervision * Professional mentoring Working Environment/Physical Demands: Sitting, walking, standing, occasional running, some lifting, good fine and gross motor coordination when guiding learners, vision, hearing, receptive and expressive language abilities as suited to instructional, and behavior needs of residents. Application: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resumes, and any certifications for both members of the couple with their application at