Job description
ABA Classroom Counselor
Children’s Services, New England
Andover, MA
Full Time, Day Shift 7/7:30-4
Pay- $28-32 per hour
Mission
Melmark is a multi-state human service provider with premier private special education schools, professional development, training, and research centers.
We are committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families by providing exceptional evidence-based and applied behavior analytic services to every individual, every day.
Vision
Our vision is to expand and raise the quality of service delivery systems throughout the country by disseminating and replicating the Melmark Model of Program Development and Clinical Treatment.
Protecting Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The following are some of the safety measures put into place as Melmark continues its hyper-vigilant approach to virus mitigation:
- The COVID-19 vaccine is a condition of employment at Melmark
- Work areas are located minimally six-feet apart and not facing one another.
- Signage is in place to help individuals and start adhere to social distance protocols.
- Staff are required to wear masks at all times while working, as well as additional PPE in accordance with guidelines from the CDC.
- Health and screening checks (for staff and individuals) including temperature monitoring, take place prior to entering the day program area and frequently throughout the day.
- Staff continue to practice social distancing, individuals instructed to practices social distancing.
The ABA Counselor-Education is responsible for:
- Providing educational instruction to assigned students in a structured classroom environment.
- Promoting intellectual, emotional and social growth.
- Assisting with developing teaching plans that are appropriate to the ages and populations served, specifically children and adolescents (ages 3-21 years) with emotional, developmental and/or behavioral needs.
Basic Qualifications Education/Training
· Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Human Service Field, or Psychology.
Certifications/Licensure
· 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. Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements. Successful completion of employer provided certification in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, and Melmark’s Orientation Program and New Hire Onsite training program.
Skill(s)
· Must demonstrate strong reading, written and oral language skills.
· Strong teaching skills with emphasis on students who are emotionally, behaviorally, physically and/or developmentally challenged.
· Experience or interest in the principles and application of Applied Behavior Analysis, curriculum and special education (Autism Spectrum Disorders).
· Strong interpersonal skills are required.
· Must work cooperatively with all members of the multidisciplinary team (Nursing Services, Vocational Services, Clinical Services, Residential Staff, Allied Health Services), families and other accrediting agencies/school districts.
Interrelationships
- Works cooperatively with all members of the multidisciplinary team (Nursing Services, Vocational Services, Clinical Services, Residential Staff, Allied Health Services), families and other accrediting agencies/school districts.
Experience
· Prefer at least one (1) year experience with specialized populations.
· Advanced skills in educational and clinical services will be required in this role.
Salary Range
- (based on years of experience and education level)
Melmark New England provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
