Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis

Advances non-aversive, person-centered behavior support

Independent Living Skills Companion - SCIP Supported Living Services

Residential & Direct SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeLos Angeles, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least a high school diploma and one year of training and experience providing support services for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities, or an Associate of Arts degree in psychology or a related field.
Proven experience as a personal care assistant.
Bilingual Spanish.
CPR certification or willingness to obtain it during onboarding.
A high school diploma or equivalent.
A valid driver's license.
Proof of auto insurance.
Ability to support clients with daily routines, including nutrition, self-care, social activities, recreation, personal relationships, and money management.
Ability to provide emotional support and respond quickly and responsibly during emergencies.
Commitment to health and safety.
Strong organization and reliability.
Positive and compassionate attitude.
Strong ethics.
Physical stamina.
Employment is contingent on applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include verification of education, employment history, credentials, motor vehicle records when applicable, and other role- or state-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

Facilitate meaningful community connections and support clients in establishing friendships.
Explore and participate in recreational and educational activities with clients.
Teach independent living skills and increase helpful, adaptive behaviors.
Implement behavior plans and manage behavioral escalations.
Assist clients with daily living needs in home and community settings.
Provide direct, unsupervised support, including entering private residences and accessing confidential health and personal information.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in positive behavior supports or caring for elderly or sick individuals is an advantage.

Independent Living Skills Companion - Los Angeles, CA

Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis · Los Angeles, United States · Part-time · Posted 2026-08-26

Salary: USD 41,600–45,760

Workplace: on_site

Department: SCIP Supported Living Services

Description

Comprehensive PAID training!

We are looking for a compassionate, people-oriented person to support physically or mentally challenged adults in their everyday lives. The fulfillment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpass the challenges of this job. If you’re a caring, positive person who isn’t afraid to work hard, then this is a job for you. We expect you to be polite and a good communicator. Experience in positive behavior supports and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate.

Your daily routine can include:

Facilitating meaningful community connections
Establishing friendships
Exploring and participating in a variety of recreational and educational activities with your client
Teaching independent life skills
Increasing helpful, adaptive behaviors
Having fun!

What is Supported Living?

Supported Living Services allow individuals with developmental disabilities to live in their own homes in the community, while developing independent living skills, creating meaningful relationships, and participating as active members in their families and communities.

Responsibilities

This entry-level position requires at least a High School Diploma and one year of training and experience in providing support services for individuals who are challenged with physical or developmental disabilities, or an A.A. degree in psychology or a related field.

Able to support clients in their daily routines; including, but not limited to, nutrition, self-care, social, recreational, personal relationships, money management, etc.
Provide emotional support
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Requirements

Proven experience as personal care assistant
Committed to health & safety
Well-organized and reliable
Excellent communication and people skills
Positive and compassionate attitude
Strong ethics
Physical stamina
Bilingual Spanish
CPR or willing to obtain during onboarding
High school diploma or equivalent
A valid driver’s license
Must have proof of auto insurance

Important information

This role involves unsupervised, direct support of adults in home and community settings.Duties include implementing behavior plans, managing behavioral escalations, assisting with daily living needs, entering private residences, and accessing confidential health and personal information. Employment is contingent upon meeting applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include verification of education, employment history, credentials, motor vehicle records (if applicable), and other role- or state-specific requirements.

SCIPHP

Benefits

What we offer you:

Rate: $20.00 - $22.00/hour
Medical and Dental insurance for employees who work over 30+ hours per week
Mileage reimbursement
Vacation Time Off & Holiday Pay
Employee discounts; fun employee events
On-the-job training, career development, and advancement opportunities
401(k) Plan
A rewarding work environment
Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
Dynamic work environment, no day is ever the same as the next
Flexible work schedules

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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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