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Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis

Advances non-aversive, person-centered behavior support

Senior ABA Independent Living Skills Companion

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • The position requires 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.
  • Candidates must demonstrate honesty, respect, a positive professional work ethic, accountability, and dependability.
  • Candidates must be able to support clients in daily routines, including nutrition, self-care, social and recreational activities, personal relationships, and money management.
  • Candidates must obtain CPR/First Aid and ProAct certification within the first two weeks of employment.
  • Candidates must be able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and lift 25 pounds.
  • Candidates must pass a Live Scan DOJ/FBI background check.
  • Candidates must possess a valid California driver's license and provide a current driving record issued by the DMV.
  • Candidates must provide proof of current car insurance and a high school diploma and/or other qualifying certificates.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate meaningful community connections and help clients establish friendships.
  • Explore and participate in recreational and educational activities with clients.
  • Teach independent living skills and increase helpful, adaptive behaviors.
  • Participate in client team meetings as requested by management.
  • Facilitate and/or carry out quality reviews to ensure individuals receive the support they require.
  • Assist in coordinating and arranging client support schedules.
  • Be on call for after-hours emergencies.
  • Spend no more than 20% of working time assisting management with development of an individual's Individual Support Plan and attending related meetings as needed.
  • Participate in setting up a new individual's apartment and services.
  • Provide substitute coverage when a Companion is absent, as directed by management.
  • Provide hands-on training to Companions working with new individuals.
  • Participate in compiling client data and writing reports as directed by management.
  • Hire, train, and supervise employees who teach and assist clients in developing skills for independent living.
  • Oversee Supported Living Services provided in individuals' homes and community settings.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of positive behavior supports is a plus.

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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