Live-in ABA Residential Coordinator

Job Description

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 :

Both individuals must :

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 :

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 https : / / www.pcdi.org / employment