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Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis

Professional Employment Specialist - Northridge, CA (SFV)

Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Professional Employment Specialist – Northridge, CA (SFV) Hiring Professional Employment Specialists to support adults with developmental disabilities in San Fernando Valley, CA. Join the team at the Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis! Comprehensive PAID training. Supporting individuals with disabilities in the areas of San Fernando Valley, Northridge, Reseda, North Hills, Winnetka, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, Porter Ranch, Simi Valley and surrounding areas. Do you enjoy supporting and training individuals? Do you want to make a significant impact on the special needs population? Enhance your career and join our community‑based day services team! You can be part of a rewarding opportunity to support adults with autism and/or other intellectual disabilities. We’re rapidly expanding and need new staff who are eager to grow with the company. Candidates can be experienced or IABA will provide training for highly motivated non‑experienced staff. Bachelor’s Degree holders and folks pivoting their career are encouraged to apply.

As a Professional Employment Specialist, you will have more than just a job – you will have the opportunity to directly impact someone’s life for the better. You will support individuals with disabilities and match 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. Your daily routine can include:

Facilitate meaningful community connections with your clients

Facilitate employment opportunities

Support individuals at their places of employment or school

Assist individuals in using public transportation and provide transportation as assigned

Teach independent life skills

Increase helpful, adaptive behaviors

Have fun!

Requirements:

Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree

Conduct yourself 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

Prior training and/or experience in ABA is a plus

CPR/First Aid and ProAct certification to be completed after hire

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

Possess a valid California Driver’s license and provide a current driving record issued by the DMV

Provide proof of current car insurance

Complete Acre Training within first 90 days

Important Details:

Monday‑Friday schedule

Full‑time

8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: It is the policy of IABA to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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