Behavior InterventionistAt — About Behavior Consulting

Behavior interventionists are responsible for assisting behavior analysts and case managers to implement treatment plans which consist of behavior reduction and skill acquisition programs. The candidate will work with the individuals implementing the treatment established by the clinical team within their home in collaboration with the BCBA and the case manager.

General Accountabilities

Model and prompt activities to train self-care practices.
Converses with the individuals to promote social skills and social interaction.
Accompanies families in community outings.
Observes and documents behaviors in order to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Be comfortable working in homes (studio apt., housing projects, etc.) of families with limited resources.
Attend training to acquire further knowledge.
Provide services based in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis, including behavior management, discrete trial training, social skills training, and caregiver education to clients with developmental disabilities and their families.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s or associate degree (in progress) in a behavioral health or related field.
Driver's License
Bilingual preferred (Spanish)
Applied Behavior Analysis (training available)
Data Collection (training available)
Pass FBI/DOJ clearance through Live Scan
Must be available to work between the hours 2:30pm-8pm AND be available for a minimum of 10 hours per week weekend coverage also available.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication
Working with children, and teenagers
Social perceptiveness
Service orientation
Self-Monitoring
Interpersonal Communication
Active listening
Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Physical Demands

Able to work prolonged periods of time in an environment with fluctuating temperature ranges
Able to stand prolonged periods of time
Able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance

Location

Services are provided at the home of the patient.
Multiple cases will consist of driving to one home to another (drive time and mileage are reimbursed)
Trainings and meetings will be at the office in Orange.

Benefits

PAID online/field training
Ongoing support and supervision by BCBA level staff and management
PAID CPI training provided on-site
Small, fun and reputable company with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Competitive hourly rates starting at $17 per hour, DOE
Paid drive time and mileage between clients only (within 1.5 hours)
Partial cell phone reimbursement per pay period (depending on hours worked per week) and other monthly reimbursements.
Referral incentive program

Model and prompt activities to train self-care practices.
Converses with the individuals to promote social skills and social interaction.
Accompanies families in community outings.
Observes and documents behaviors in order to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Be comfortable working in homes (studio apt., housing projects, etc.) of families with limited resources.
Attend training to acquire further knowledge.
Provide services based in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis, including behavior management, discrete trial training, social skills training, and caregiver education to clients with developmental disabilities and their families.

Training:

Training will start with training on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). During this training, we will review basic principles and tactics. This will be classroom-type training with a trainer. Once the training is complete you will shadow Senior Behavior Interventionist at actual sessions. The shadowing sessions will consist of observations and direct practice with the kids.
Once completed you will be assigned a client, and you will continue to receive on going supervision and training by the BCBA and Case Manager.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the academic internship, the student will be able to continue with the position as a permanent job if they feel comfortable working with the individuals working with.

The positions will provide on the job training to become a behavior interventionist on working with individuals primarily with Autism and ADHD..

The position will consist of the following tasks and duties.
Model and prompt activities to train self-care practices.
Converses with the individuals to promote social skills and social interaction.
Accompanies families in community outings.
Observes and documents behaviors in order to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Be comfortable working in homes (studio apt., housing projects, etc.) of families with limited resources.
Attend training to acquire further knowledge.
Provide services based in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis, including behavior management, discrete trial training, social skills training, and caregiver education to clients with developmental disabilities and their families.