Early Intervention Specialist/ ABA Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Autism Spectrum Support Center is seeking for a bilingual (Spanish or Korean), high energy Early Intervention Specialist to drive from client to client in the greater Los Angeles area and go into homes to provide Early Intervention / Infant Stimulation and/or ABA / RBT 1:1, parent training, consulting and interventions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Performing 805 Infant Development, Early Intervention Specialist and/or ABA / RBT in-home 1:1, parent training, consulting, interventions (Infant Stimulation Therapist)

· Develops and maintains a professional relationship and rapport with families, client, staff, professionals

· Records and analyzes data/session notes from daily sessions

· Analyzes client data collection and data trends to make programming decisions/recommendations/implementations

· Conducts reliability data for parents on a monthly basis

· Able to articulate ASSC assessment and intervention planning guidelines

· Provides agendas, protocols, measurement systems and procedures for monitoring family progress toward goals

· Turns in all required paperwork and data sheets in time frames outlined in the policies and procedures

· Program Goals are Updated: client goals are updated on a regular basis; client goals are updated as necessary

· Maintain client Program Materials (i.e. binders/files are kept current in terms of daily session notes and raw data; toys are appropriate for client; data sheets are available; teaching stimuli (toys) available and in working order

· Manage multiple cases per day/week

· Meets/Reports to Supervisor on a weekly basis regarding cases

· Flexibility: is open and accepting to changes in cases and program delivery

· Responsible for maintaining communication between client families and service coordinator

· Demonstrates leadership skills by leading by example

· Provides hands on training to the Behavioral Therapist on interventions on a need basis during sessions

COMPETENCIES

· Excellent oral and written communication, organization skills, professionalism, and a commitment to upholding the company’s mission

· Receptive to feedback from supervisors in a positive manner

· Has demonstrated initiative in own professional development

· Time management: able to multi-task job demands in an effective manner; able to manage own schedule to meet required job tasks within delegated timelines

· Strong problem-solving skills

· High level of ethics and integrity required.

REQUIREMENT

· Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, special education, child development, applied behavior analysis, or related field

· Relevant ABA / RBT / Childhood Development coursework. Experience may be substituted for the educational requirements at the discretion of agency directors.

· Minimum 2 years of experience working directly with children with Autism and/or developmental delays

· Knowledge and understanding of ESDM, PBS, PRT, ABA, and Reinforcement strategies

· Must be willing to drive

· Reliable transportation is required

· A valid California driver’s license and auto insurance

· Must pass a DOJ and FBI background check

· Current TB test

· Current CPR certificate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

· Must be able to run after an eloping child

· Frequent bending at the waist and knees, and lifting up to 30 lbs

WORK LOCATION

· Multiple locations (Glendale, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Burbank, Hollywood, La Canada).

SALARY

· Range from $25.00-$38.00 based on experience and education

Benefit Conditions:
• Only full-time employees eligible

This Company Describes Its Culture as:
• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Working days:
• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday

Typical start time:
• 8AM

Typical end time:
• 7PM

Work Remotely
• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):
• How many years of direct work with children with Autism/developmental delay experience do you have?

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:
• Spanish (Required)
• Korean (Preferred)
• Armenian (Preferred)

License/Certification:
• CPR (Required)
• California Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:
• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
• Early intervention: 4 years (Preferred)

Language:
• Spanish (Preferred)

Location:
• Pasadena, CA 91011 (Required)

Ability to Commute:
• Pasadena, CA 91011 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
• Pasadena, CA 91011: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:
• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person