Live-in ABA Residential Coordinator at PCDI
Princeton, NJ 08540
About the Job
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 Coordinator 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