Professional Employment Specialist - Lancaster, CA
About The Position
Join the Team at the Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis (IABA) as a Professional Employment Specialist to support Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Lancaster, CA. This role offers comprehensive PAID training and is a rewarding opportunity to support adults with autism and/or other intellectual disabilities. IABA is rapidly expanding and seeking motivated individuals eager to grow with the company. While experienced candidates are welcome, IABA will provide training for highly motivated non-experienced staff. Bachelor's Degree holders and those pivoting their careers are encouraged to apply. As a Professional Employment Specialist, you will have the opportunity to directly impact someone’s life by supporting individuals with disabilities and matching them with activities, volunteer work, interests, and/or employment. Every day brings a new experience and opportunity to learn, teach, and support while promoting the success of full inclusion in the community.
Requirements
- Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, nursing, social work, ABA, rehabilitation, or comparable degree in a Human Services field
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities
- Conduct themselves in a professional, responsible and reliable manner
- Have the motivation to learn new skills and help people
- Demonstrate honesty and respect
- Adhere to written support plans for clients
- Possess a reliable automobile and be willing to transport clients
- CPR/First Aid certification prior to hire
- Negative TB test result
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and lift 25 lbs.
- Physically assist, guide, and facilitate movement of clients that need assistance (e.g., transfer in/out of wheelchair) and other mobility issues specific to client, and stand or walk for extended periods of time.
- Provide assistance with personal care and restroom support
- Possess a valid California Driver's license and provide a current driving record issued by the DMV
- Provide proof of current car insurance
Nice To Haves
- Experience addressing aggression and challenging behaviors strongly preferred
- Complete Acre Training within first year of employment
Responsibilities
- Provide job coaching and on-site employment support
- Help individuals connect with fun and meaningful community activities
- Assist with job placement, volunteer opportunities, and skill development
- Teach and reinforce independent living skills and vocational skills
- Support individuals at worksites, schools, and in the community
- Address and redirect aggression and challenging behaviors effectively
- Provide transportation using personal vehicle and assist with public transportation training
- Support positive behavior development
- Provide personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) as required
- Document services and communicate with team members as needed
- Celebrate wins (big and small!) and genuinely have fun along the way
Benefits
- Comprehensive PAID training
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Mileage Reimbursement
- paid training and professional development opportunities, including required ACRE-related training and competency development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
