Behavior Interventionist

About the Role

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. Behavior Interventionists provide in-home, ABA-based therapy sessions to families and children on the autism spectrum.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-home, ABA-based therapy sessions to families and children on the autism spectrum.
• Lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials for home visits.
• Frequent walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with participants.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Available to work in the afternoons/early evenings, and possible weekend morning hours.
• Main working hours: Monday through Friday 3 PM-8 PM & Saturday 9 AM-1 PM.
• Must be available to work at least 15 hours per week within the specified time frame.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, auto registration, and auto insurance are required.
• Proof of immunization records and TB.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must be available for an initial 2-week training schedule (Monday-Friday, approximately 35 hours).

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children.
• Previous experience working with children or people with special needs and an interest in behavioral health.
• Interest in topics such as: 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.