Behavior Interventionist

Easterseals Southern California•Fullerton, CA

21d•$24 - $28•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 offers ongoing training and clearly defined career paths and is suited to people interested in psychology, behavioral health, or autism services. Candidates must be available to work at least 15 hours per week during the main working hours of Monday through Friday, 3 PM to 8 PM, and Saturday, 9 AM to 1 PM. The position also requires availability for an initial two-week training schedule, Monday through Friday, for approximately 35 hours. The work involves lifting, carrying, and loading or unloading toys and materials for home visits, as well as frequent walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting to observe, assess, and interact with participants. Starting pay is $24–$27.50 per hour.

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 within the stated work-hour timeframe.
Availability for the initial two-week training schedule, Monday through Friday, approximately 35 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of lifting, carrying, loading and unloading materials, and frequent walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting.

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.
Lift, carry, and load or unload toys and materials for home visits.