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Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis

Advances non-aversive, person-centered behavior support

Employment Specialist

Residential & Direct SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSimi Valley, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
  • Adhere to written support plans for clients.
  • Possess a reliable automobile and be willing to transport clients.
  • Provide personal care assistance as needed, including restroom assistance or diaper changing, wheelchair assistance, and comfort with activities of daily living.
  • Possess a CPR/First Aid certification.
  • Provide a negative TB test result.
  • Be able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and lift 25 pounds.
  • Successfully pass a Live Scan DOJ/FBI background check.
  • Complete ACRE training within the first year of employment and pass all required training coursework, assessments, and competency requirements.
  • Possess a valid California driver's license and provide a current driving record issued by the DMV.
  • Provide proof of current car insurance with the employee's name listed on the policy.
  • Meet applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include verification of education, employment history, credentials, and motor vehicle records, as applicable.
  • Be available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the listed work schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate meaningful community connections with clients.
  • Facilitate employment, volunteer, and life-skill-building opportunities.
  • Support individuals at their places of employment, school, and throughout their community.
  • Integrate clients into their community.
  • Assist individuals in using public transportation.
  • Provide transportation using a personal vehicle as assigned.
  • Support personal care needs and restroom assistance as needed.
  • Teach independent life skills.
  • Increase helpful, adaptive behaviors.
  • Implement behavior plans, manage behavioral escalations, and assist with daily living needs in home, school, and community settings.
  • Enter private residences and access confidential health and personal information as required for direct support.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior training and/or experience in applied behavior analysis.
  • Experience working with individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

About the Company

Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis

Advances non-aversive, person-centered behavior support

The Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis focuses on improving how professionals support people with challenging behavior by promoting non-aversive, person-centered approaches. It provides guidance and resources to help practitioners design and implement positive behavior support plans that emphasize safety, dignity, and individualized supports. The work centers on applying behavior analytic methods to reduce challenging behavior without punishment, using proactive strategies, function-based interventions, and data-driven decision making. Compared with others in the field, the institute differentiates itself by explicitly prioritizing non-aversive, person-centered practices and practical resources for real-world application, rather than relying on punitive or coercive methods. The goal is to advance ethical, effective, and humane support for individuals with challenging behavior, helping them participate more fully in daily life and achieve better quality of life.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Founded
1981

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