Behavior Interventionist

Easterseals Southern California • Irvine, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals Southern California is hiring Behavior Interventionists to provide in-home, ABA-based therapy sessions to children on the autism spectrum and their families. The role is an opportunity for people interested in autism, behavioral therapy, psychology, behavioral health, or children’s services. The organization provides ongoing training and clearly defined career paths.

Candidates must be available to work at least 15 hours per week during the main working hours of Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Candidates must also be available for an initial two-week training schedule, Monday through Friday, for about 35 hours. Starting pay is $24–$27.50 per hour.

The position requires transporting materials for home visits and physical activity such as lifting, carrying, and loading or unloading toys and materials, as well as frequent walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting while observing, assessing, and interacting with participants.

Requirements

• Passion for working with children.
• Previous experience working with children or people with special needs, and an interest in behavioral health.
• Availability to work at least 15 hours per week during the stated working-hour windows, including possible weekend morning hours.
• Own reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance.
• Proof of immunization records and TB.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Availability for the initial two-week training schedule, Monday through Friday, about 35 hours.
• Ability to lift, carry, and load or unload toys and materials, and to frequently walk, bend, reach, squat, kneel, and twist.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home, ABA-based therapy sessions to children on the autism spectrum and their families.
• Observe, assess, and interact with participants during home visits.
• Transport and handle toys and materials needed for home visits.

Benefits

• Ongoing training
• Clearly defined career paths

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed