Behavior Interventionist - East County San Diego- work with kiddos

Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis•Alpine, CA

About The Position

IABA is hiring a Behavior Interventionist to provide evidence-based, person-centered support to children with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. The role focuses on one-to-one intensive intervention to help clients develop skills for integration into school and community settings. Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and positive-only methods, the interventionist implements personalized treatment plans in clients’ homes and communities to reinforce desired behaviors and develop play, self-care, cognitive, social, and communication skills. This part-time position requires 10–20 hours of work per week, Monday through Friday, between 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Duties include direct intervention with children and families, maintaining accurate 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 automobile insurance.
Pass a Livescan (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 and desktop/mobile scheduling platforms.
Ability to collect accurate data while conducting discrete trials, meeting the stated 80% reliability standard under supervisor observation.
Ability to implement behavior support plans and proactive and reactive strategies with the stated 80% implementation reliability under supervisor observation.
Ability to implement case-specific DRO and DRA procedures for the duration of a session.
Ability to implement discrete-trial teaching according to SD-R-SR+ criteria with the stated 80% fidelity under supervisor observation.
Ability to implement least-to-most prompting strategies with the stated 80% fidelity under supervisor observation.
Ability to implement play-based interventions and DTT play strategies with the stated 80% fidelity under supervisor observation.
Ability to adapt to a variety of situations and remain calm under stress.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Where permitted by applicable law, new hires must have received the COVID-19 vaccine; reasonable accommodations may be considered for qualified employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.

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 one-to-one intervention with children and families in home and community settings.
Implement personalized treatment plans and behavior support plans using ABA strategies.
Reinforce desired behaviors and support development of play, self-care, cognitive, social, and communication skills.
Collect accurate data during discrete trials and maintain client records, including digital logbooks.
Maintain accurate administrative records.
Drive between work sites.
Attend and participate in training and group supervision.
Implement differential reinforcement procedures, discrete-trial teaching, least-to-most prompting, and play-based interventions as directed.

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 insurance for full-time employees.
Dental insurance for full-time employees.
Vision insurance for full-time employees.
Comprehensive paid training at hire and ongoing.
Potential to receive BCBA supervision hours when enrolled in a qualified master’s program.
Paid drive time and mileage.
Opportunities for advancement.
Performance-based rewards and recognition for clinical and administrative tasks.
Cell phone reimbursement.