Behavior Interventionist

Easterseals Southern California•Chula Vista, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals Southern California has fantastic opportunities for individuals looking to begin or continue a career in the fields of psychology, behavioral health, or autism services. Our Behavior Interventionists provide in home, ABA based therapy sessions to families and children on the autism spectrum. We provide ongoing training and clearly defined career paths. This role offers guaranteed hours pay, providing that you will be paid for hours that you are scheduled and available to work, regardless of cancellations, up to 20 hours per pay period for part time staff. It is an opportunity to learn and apply the scientific discipline of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a skill that can be applied in many different career paths. There is potential for career growth and advancement in divisions such as Research, Training, and Assessment. Ongoing paid training, supervision and support are provided to help you succeed and thrive. Candidates without experience are welcome to apply and receive valuable training. An education reimbursement program is also available.

Requirements

People with a passion for working with children.
Available to work in the afternoons/early evenings, and possible weekend morning hours.
Must have own reliable transportation, and valid driver’s license, auto registration and auto insurance.
Proof of immunization records and TB.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
Must be available for initial 2 week training schedule (M-F, about 35 hours).
A minimum of 6 months of exposure to/experience with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or other related developmental disabilities.
Some examples include working with typically developing children in a group setting (children with demonstrated deficits or challenging behavior preferred), having a family member with ASD, a neighbor with a developmental disability, or even volunteer work in a classroom with a child with ASD, etc.
Degree not required, but must have at least completed some college coursework or be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children or people with disabilities and an interest in behavioral health.
Preference for programs related to early childhood education, psychology, nursing or related field.

Responsibilities

Provide in home, ABA based therapy sessions to families and children on the autism spectrum.
Complete administrative work.
Attend a 2 week initial training schedule (M-F, about 35 hours).
Lift, carry, and load/unload toys and materials for home visits.
Frequent walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with participants.