Behavior Interventionist

Easterseals Southern California • Tustin, CA

5h • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides behavioral interventions to individuals with an autism spectrum disorder and/or other related disabilities through planned interventions; these may include discrete trials, antecedent and consequence modifications, and planned and intermittent reinforcement. Teaches both diagnosed individuals as well as their caregivers strategies to increase skills and decrease behavior excesses. The position is located in a residential setting where you will be working with adults with disabilities and providing personal care duties as needed.
Starting pay: $25 per hour.
Position will require a minimum of 3 shifts per week (24 hours per week) with potential for more!
Current Needs:
Monday/Tuesday - 5am-10am
Fridays - 9pm to 5am
Saturday 5am - 1pm or Saturday 9pm - 5am
Sunday/Wednesday/Thursday - 9pm-5am
We are looking for a candidate who is available to work a minimum of one weekend shift as well.

Requirements

• People with a passion for working with children
• Previous experience working with children or people with disabilities and an interest in behavioral health
• 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

• We have a preference to programs related to early childhood education, psychology, nursing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provides behavioral interventions to individuals with an autism spectrum disorder and/or other related disabilities through planned interventions
• Teaches both diagnosed individuals as well as their caregivers strategies to increase skills and decrease behavior excesses
• Working with adults with disabilities and providing personal care duties as needed
• The position requires lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials for home visits.
• Frequent walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with participants

What This Job Offers

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