ABA Residential Counselor

Melmark New England

Andover, MAFull-timePosted Mar 19, 2026

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Job Description

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Residential Counselor Overview

Join our team as an ABA Counselor, where you'll play a pivotal role in creating a nurturing home-like environment within our residential program. You'll support each student's educational journey by teaching functional living skills, fostering socialization, and enhancing communication abilities. Be part of a nationally recognized leader in quality-driven initiatives and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.

Residential Counselor Schedule and Salary Information
• Second shift and weekends
• $30-$33 per hour

Residential Counselor Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree (Education, Human Services, or Psychology Preferred)
• Valid US driver’s license and minimum age of 21
• Strong interpersonal and teaching skills
• Experience with specialized populations preferred

Residential Counselor Responsibilities
• Create a supportive and inclusive environment for students to thrive
• Teach functional living, socialization, and communication skills
• Implement behavior management and clinical protocols effectively
• Maintain a clean and safe living environment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure holistic care

Residential Counselor Benefits
• Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement starting at $20K
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employee

Qualifications

  • Valid US driver’s license and minimum age of 21
  • Strong interpersonal and teaching skills

Benefits

  • Second shift and weekends
  • $30-$33 per hour
  • Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
  • Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
  • Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
  • Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Reimbursement starting at $20K
  • Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
  • Onsite CEUs at no cost to employee

Responsibilities

  • You'll support each student's educational journey by teaching functional living skills, fostering socialization, and enhancing communication abilities
  • Be part of a nationally recognized leader in quality-driven initiatives and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve
  • Create a supportive and inclusive environment for students to thrive
  • Teach functional living, socialization, and communication skills
  • Implement behavior management and clinical protocols effectively
  • Maintain a clean and safe living environment
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure holistic care


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