About YOU: You are seeking a full-time position and have a strong interest in working with adults. You have strong interpersonal skills and aspire towards gaining knowledge and understanding of the principles of ABA and best educational practices. 

About the POSITION: NECC is seeking to fill a full-time Level 2 Counselor position in our Adult Services Program. Under the supervision of the team coordinator(s) and Program Specialist, the Level 2 Counselor is responsible for the direct care, ABA therapy of consumers in the community or vocational site and/or residence.  This includes knowledge and implementation of consumers’ clinical, educational, vocational, and daily living skills objectives.   The goal of maximizing independence serves as the foundation of all Center programs. Each program has been developed to address varying skills and multiple levels of functioning.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Thorough knowledge and competent implementation of all consumer educational programs and behavior management guidelines.
  • Ensure consumers’ safety and implement all safety guidelines
  • Record and compile all necessary behavioral and educational research data accurately and in a timely fashion
  • Demonstrate principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Counselors may be assigned case management responsibilities for one or more consumers on their designated team. 
  • Assist with residential duties/chores including laundry, cleaning, dishes, cooking, etc. in conjunction with consumers’ ADLs and to ensure general maintenance of residential homes.

 REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree.
  • Strong interest in working with special needs populations, particularly autism. 
  • Ability to obtain US driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
  • Successful completion of NECC required trainings
    1. CALM safety training: Physical requirements of the job include extensive movement to provide physical intervention in response to challenging behavior  

SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to carry out written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to be flexible with an ever-changing work environment
  • Supportive of an inclusive culture celebrating the diversity of NECC’s employees, families, and students

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE:

  • Generous paid vacation starting at 5 weeks per year
  • On-site graduate and doctoral programs On-site doctoral and graduate school programs in special education and applied behavior analysis
  • Tuition and childcare reimbursement
  • Comprehensive health / dental / vision benefits
  • Retirement plan

 

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