Navigator

Easterseals Southern California•Long Beach, CA

3d•$78,000 - $93,000

About The Position

The Navigator serves as the primary contact for assigned clients’ system navigation and behavioral needs under the direct supervision of the Director and Senior Navigator. The role designs, delivers, and maintains treatment plans, interventions, documentation, and staff training, and provides clinical services to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges across various settings. The Navigator provides specialized behavior intervention and Enhanced Care Management services, coordinates care across client support systems, and monitors individualized treatment plans to support skill acquisition, behavior reduction, client safety, and independence. The position also conducts assessments, staff training, supervision, reporting, and ongoing consultation as needed. The role requires local travel, which may reach 75% of working time, and availability for weekends or holidays when required by client needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in ABA or a related field.
Must possess and maintain BCBA certification and/or LCSW.
Must possess and maintain current CPR certification.
At least 2 years of supervision experience working with individuals with autism and/or other developmental disabilities.
At least 3 years of professional experience working with individuals with autism and/or other developmental disabilities.
Experience managing challenging behaviors and implementing behavior-reduction treatment plans, with programming experience in Verbal Behavior, ADL, IADL, TA, skills teaching, caregiver education, and staff training.
Previous experience working with adults in various capacities.
Expertise in intervention approaches based on Applied Behavior Analysis.
Competence in behavior-analytic methodologies including Pivotal Response Training, Natural Environment Teaching, Picture Exchange Communication System, Behavior Skills Training, and Experimental Functional Analysis.
Experience conducting AFLS, Vineland, EFL, and VBMAPP assessments.
Strong understanding of scope and sequence of skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong time-management and organizational skills.
Fluency in electronic data collection and curriculum, and proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, OneNote, and Teams.
Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations; exercise sound judgment and decision-making; and maintain professionalism and customer-service orientation.
Effective oral and written communication and ability to work cooperatively with varied individuals and groups while maintaining a positive affect.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive situations and documentation.
Ability to pass post-offer crisis-management training, a physical examination, and a TB test.
Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or a positive titer showing immunity; a signed declination may be acceptable for certain vaccinations.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation as required.
Ability to travel locally and maintain a driving record compliant with Transportation Safety Standards, auto insurance, and vehicle registration.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one specialized behavior intervention services to assigned individuals with autism, developmental delays, or related disabilities using planned interventions.
Design and conduct functional behavior assessments, including functional analysis.
Develop and implement Enhanced Care Management services using biopsychosocial and positive psychology frameworks to support systems integration and shared goals.
Seek medical consultation from subject matter experts, including the ESSC Medical Director, ESSC Psychologist, registered nurses, and other therapy providers.
Ensure high-quality services and use of best-practice guidelines in assigned Applied Behavior Analysis programs.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans; track progress toward goals and modify plans as needed.
Identify, establish, and maintain appropriate linkages to support the stability and health of individuals and families.
Complete and maintain required documentation and reports accurately and on time, including special incident reports, assessment evaluations, treatment notes, supervision sessions, transition reports, and exit summaries; request relevant reports from other ESSC programs as appropriate.
Be available for consultation after an incident report is filed.
Meet productivity requirements by conducting monthly supervision hours for assigned clients and reaching 100% of contract hours.
Plan and develop specialized training and instructional materials for staff, and conduct training monthly or as client needs require.
Provide ongoing consultation in assigned residential homes or facilities when applicable.
Coordinate care with therapy services, medical providers, school districts, and other systems and service lines.
Complete quarterly or bimonthly funding-source reports and present at Individual Program Plan and Individualized Education Program meetings.
Plan and participate in intake and inactivation meetings according to client needs.
Follow each funding source’s plan design.
Work weekends or holidays when required by identified needs.
Communicate ongoing updates to the Director and Senior Navigator and prepare monthly caseload status reports.
Stay current on and report changes to BACB standards, research, trends, and developments in autism and related fields.
Collaborate with other Navigators to ensure consistency of service.
Travel as required and perform other duties as assigned.