Behavior Interventionist

Easterseals Southern California • San Diego, 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. Candidates without experience are welcome to apply and receive our valuable training. This is a tremendous opportunity for people who have an interest in any of the following: Autism, Behavior Analyst jobs, Social Skills, Developmental health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Children, Behavior Therapist work, Behavioral Health, Behavior Specialist jobs, ABA Therapist, Childcare, Teacher Assistant, Teacher's aide, Preschool Teacher, Paraprofessional, Youth Programs, Direct Support Professionals, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Behavioral Health Technicians, Babysitting, Mental Health Specialist, Camp Counselor, Coach, Working with Children, and Caregiver. Join us as we make a lasting difference each day by providing essential disability and community services to children, adults, and their families.

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 college coursework completed or currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Guaranteed hours pay (paid for hours scheduled and available to work, regardless of cancellations, up to 20 hours per pay period for part time staff).
• Opportunity to learn and apply the scientific discipline of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Career growth and advancement opportunities in Research, Training, Assessment, and other divisions.
• Ongoing paid training, supervision and support.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401k.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses of $1,500 per referral.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree