Behavior Interventionist - East County San Diego- work with kiddos
About The Position
IABA has provided person-centered treatment for children and families for over 40 years. The Behavior Interventionist is a member of the team who delivers evidence-based, person-centered interventions for children with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. The role provides one-to-one intensive intervention to help clients develop skills for integration into school and other community settings. Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and positive-only methods, the Behavior Interventionist supports children in home and community settings. The work includes implementing personalized treatment plans, reinforcing desired behaviors, and helping clients develop play, self-care, cognitive, social, and communication skills. The position also involves maintaining client and administrative records, driving between sites, and attending training and group supervision. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Valid California driver's license and auto insurance.
- Pass a Live Scan (DOJ/FBI) background check.
- Provide a DMV printout, proof of valid driver's license and insurance, and current TB clearance.
- Complete first aid and CPR training.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including data entry in Excel and Word.
- Proficiency with web-based online learning platforms.
- Proficiency with web-based desktop and mobile scheduling platforms.
- Ability to take accurate data while conducting discrete trials, meeting 80% data reliability as measured by supervisor observation.
- Ability to implement behavior support plans and proactive and reactive strategies with 80% implementation reliability as measured by supervisor observation.
- Ability to implement case-specific differential reinforcement procedures (DRO and DRA) throughout sessions.
- Ability to implement discrete-trial teaching strategies according to SD-R-SR+ criteria with 80% fidelity as measured by supervisor observation.
- Ability to implement least-to-most prompting strategies with 80% fidelity as measured by supervisor observation.
- Ability to implement play-based interventions and DTT play strategies with 80% fidelity as measured by supervisor observation.
- Ability to adapt to a variety of situations and remain calm under stress.
- Attendance and punctuality.
Nice To Haves
- Prior job-related experience using Applied Behavior Analysis with children with autism or other developmental disorders.
- Bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct intervention to children and families.
- Implement individualized behavior support plans and case-specific ABA strategies.
- Support development of play, self-care, cognitive, social, and communication skills.
- Keep accurate client records and administrative records.
- Drive between work sites.
- Attend and participate in training.
- Attend and participate in group supervision.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience and ABA coursework.
- Earned paid time off/vacation for full-time employees.
- Paid sick time.
- Regular training, support, and mentorship from IABA supervisors.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Comprehensive paid training at hire and on an ongoing basis.
- Potential to receive BCBA supervision hours when enrolled in a qualified master's program.
- Paid drive time and mileage.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Opportunities to earn rewards and recognition based on clinical and administrative performance.
- Cell phone reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
