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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