Behavior Intervention Specialist

Description

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Department : 601 - NPA

Location : LAUSD School Site

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Compensation : $ 22 - $27 per hour - DOE

Program Hours : Schedule hours vary but will take place during regular school hours, e.g. 8AM to 3PM

Position Summary

Work on a 1 : 1 basis during school hours with clients who have behavior challenges, social emotional issues and academic problems. Assist with their academic, behavioral and social-emotional interactions. Clients served may include those on the Pervasive Developmental Spectrum including Autistic Disorder; Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Expressive / Receptive Speech Disorders, social deficits, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, non-specific learning disorders and behavior problems. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team collaborating with other professionals (e.g. speech pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, etc). Services are provided within local school districts across Los Angeles, West Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley.

Great Opportunity for parents wanting to work the same hours as when their children are in school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the treatment team in the implementation of the client's goals and objectives per IEP and behavior support plan, facilitating student access to classroom routine and independence.
• Working knowledge of autistic spectrum disorders and child development, Applied Behavior Analysis and implementation of other behavior programs, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, behavior intervention strategies, and the use of reinforcement systems.
• Collect daily notes and data documenting client progress towards IEP goals and / or client behavior support plan and enter them into the appropriate tracking systems.
• Work with supervisor and consult with client's team to develop and implement a behavior support plan based on collected data to include : a description of current behaviors; antecedents for the behaviors; reinforcement strategies and environmental modifications.
• Use software to monitor timelines, service delivery and data collection. Ensure reports and billing are submitted in a timely manner.

Other Duties

Qualifications

Education / Licenses / Certifications : Bachelor's degree in psychology / related field ( may substitute experience for a degree . See below). Obtain Child Abuse certification online within 30 days of employment and renew annually. Complete HR Insperity trainings on-line within the first month of employment.

Experience : With BA or BS, minimal six months working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Without a BA or BS degree, minimally two years working with individuals with developmental disabilities Knowledge / Abilities / Skills :

Requirement

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Work Environment

Work is conducted in the field (at local schools and / or client homes). Employee may encounter individuals who are emotional and students who are in crisis, exhibiting emotional / psychological distress or behaving in an aggressive manner. Employee will be exposed to frequent interruptions, loud noise, varying indoor and outdoortemperature, and drafts

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Exceptional Children's Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are on a mission to support independence, belonging and community. We strive to build a culture that is safe, respectful, fair, and supportive for all employees. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our vision forward.

Pay Range

$22.00 Hourly to $27.00 Hourly