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 :

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 https : / / www.pcdi.org / employment