Adaptive Skills Therapist - (Mandarin Speaking)

Liberty Behavioral & Community Services•East Los Angeles, CA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Liberty Behavioral and Community Services in Downtown LA, CA, is seeking driven, talented, and experienced employees for an opportunity to work with developmentally disabled clientele (ages 5-65) on adaptive skills training. This training includes independent living skills (personal hygiene, laundry/cooking), social skills (navigating environments, conversation, social pragmatics), safety skills (community, internet, emergency practices), and financial management (bills, budgets). As an employee, you will teach adaptive skills to clients aged 5-65, with assigned workloads of 1:1 client ratios requiring 20-40+ service hours per month. You will set daily/weekly meeting times with families, deliver training based on program goals, and complete daily activity logs, data sheets, sign-in sheets, and monthly goal percentages. The role requires travel to client homes to assist with socialization, self-care, daily living, financial independence, vocational exploration, and social/leisure activities. Work hours are flexible and established independently with each client/family, suitable for individuals pursuing advanced degrees in psychology or related fields. Positions can be part-time or full-time based on case availability. Liberty Behavioral and Community Services adheres to all state COVID-19 requirements.

Requirements

Required Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a must.
Master’s Degree (in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Medicine, Speech and language, Rehabilitation, or a related field)
Must have valid driver’s license and car insurance.
Must have TB test, criminal background clearance.
Have at least 1 year of experience in the design and implementation of adaptive skills training plans
Have at least 1 year of working experience with developmentally disabled individuals

Nice To Haves

Capable of lifting 50+ pounds
CPR and HIPPA Training, Safety First Training, and Mandated Reporting (procedures, laws, regulations) Training.
Clean driving record for 2 years
Familiarity with HIPPA
Must be able to be hired on with the agency and not contracted (no direct care providers will be contracted)
3-4 years of experience in a supervisory position
Licensed, Registered or Certified in one of the following fields and 5 years of experience in human services field, occupational therapy, special education, psychology, nursing, creative arts therapy, speech and language therapy, BCBA certified, DIR certified.