# Behavior Interventionist - Santa Monica - Paid Training Provided

**Company:** [Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/g5wjF41ZowTFJ3DZXh4MWY.md)
**Location:** Los Angeles, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** CAS Child & Adolescent Services

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## Description

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE

As a **Behavior Interventionist with IABA**, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of **children and adolescents** with developmental **disabilities like Autism** by implementing personalized treatment plans, encouraging skill development, and providing the resources and support needed for our clients to achieve their goals!

Using the evidence-based principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), you will provide **one-on-one support in the home, school, and community**, using our **positive-only methods** to encourage desired behaviors and enhance play, self-care, cognitive, social, and communication skills. 

**For over 40 years**, IABA has been providing high quality, person-centered treatment for children and their families. We take great pride in the work we do, and continue to **advocate for the community we serve**.

Paid, hands-on training provided, including shadowing sessions with a supervisor

Growth opportunities are FREQUENT and ENCOURAGED!

**WAGE RANGE:** $20-28 per hour

**LOCATION**: Greater LA Area (Open cases in Downtown, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Culver City, Inglewood, South LA, Huntington Park, etc.)

**HOURS**: Full & Part Time Positions Available!

**Full Time: 30+ hours per week, 130+ hours a month**

Monday-Friday 8:00am- 6:30pm +½ weekend day

Part Time Schedule Options:

Monday-Friday 8am-3pm

Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8am-3pm

or Tuesday/Thursday 8am-3pm

**Responsibilities**

-   Conducting one-on-one direct ABA therapy sessions in school or in home
-   Assisting the client throughout the day with academic & daily living tasks
-   Teaching adaptive play, self-care, cognitive, social, and communication skills
-   Encouraging the practice of desired behaviors with positive reinforcement
-   Data collection and analysis to track client progress
-   Ensuring a safe, encouraging environment where kids and teens can be themselves
-   Advocating for individuals with disabilities in all settings
-   Upholding the highest standard of ethical practices

## Requirements

-   US work authorization
-   Must pass criminal background check
-   Negative TB test results
-   Reliable computer and internet access available daily
-   Reliable transportation, CA driver's license, proof of auto insurance & willingness to drive throughout LA area
-   Interest and enthusiasm for working with children and adolescents, including the ability to be silly and have fun playing
-   Patience and empathy when addressing challenging behaviors
-   Commitment to our positive-only method, our mission, and to the highest standard of ethics
-   Reliability and dedication to working daily with our clients
-   Ability to lift up to 45 pounds, walk, run, bend, squat, kneel, sit and play on the floor, stand for long periods of time, and engage in fast-paced physical activities with children and teens
-   Willingness to work with clients of all ages (2-23), all behaviors (including aggressive or destructive behaviors), and all support needs (including hygiene, feeding, and mobility support)

## Benefits

-   Health Insurance
-   Dental Insurance
-   Life Insurance
-   Employee Assistance Program
-   401(K) Retirement Plan
-   Employee Referral Program including bonuses
-   Paid Time Off (Both vacation and sick time)
-   Comprehensive Paid training & ongoing training opportunities
-   Paid Drive Time & Mileage Reimbursement
-   Cell phone reimbursement
-   Frequent opportunities for advancement & recognition
-   Potential to receive BCBA supervision hours & certifications
-   Support and mentorship from experienced IABA Supervisors