Professional Employment Specialist - Northridge, CA (Sfv)

Hiring Professional Employment Specialists to support Adults with Developmental Disabilities in San Fernando Valley, CA

Join the Team at the Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis!

Comprehensive PAID training!

Supporting individuals with disabilities in the areas of San Fernando Valley, Northridge, Reseda, North Hills, Winnetka, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, Porter Ranch, Simi Valley and surrounding areas!

Do you enjoy supporting and training individuals? Do you want to make a significant impact of positive change to the special needs population?

Enhance your career and join our community-based day services team! You can be a part of a rewarding opportunity to support adults with autism and/or other intellectual disabilities. We’re rapidly expanding and in need of new staff who are eager to grow with the company. Candidates can be experienced or IABA will provide training for highly motivated non-experienced staff! Bachelor's Degree holders and folks pivoting their career are encouraged to apply!

As a Professional Employment Specialist, you will have more than just a job - you will have the opportunity to directly impact someone’s life for the better! You will support individuals with disabilities and match them with activities, volunteer work, interests, and/or employment.

Every day brings a new experience and opportunity to learn, teach and support while promoting the success of full inclusion in the community! Your daily routine can include:

• Provide job coaching and on-site employment support
• Help individuals connect with fun and meaningful community activities
• Assist with job placement, volunteer opportunities, and skill development
• Teach and reinforce independent living skills and vocational skills
• Support individuals at worksites, schools, and in the community
• Provide transportation and assist with public transportation training
• Support positive behavior development
• Provide personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) as required
• Document services and communicate with team members as needed
• Celebrating wins (big and small!) and genuinely having fun along the way

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
• Conduct themselves in a professional, responsible and reliable manner
• Have the motivation to learn new skills and help people
• Demonstrate honesty and respect
• Adhere to written support plans for clients
• Possess a reliable automobile and be willing to transport clients
• Prior training and/or experience in ABA are a plus!

• CPR/First Aid and ProAct certification to be completed after hire
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and lift 25 lbs.
• Physically assist, guide, and facilitate movement of clients that need assistance (e.g., transfer in/out of wheelchair) and other mobility issues specific to client, and stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Possess a valid California Driver's license and provide a current driving record issued by the DMV
• Provide proof of current car insurance
• Complete Acre Training within first 90 days

Important Details!

• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Full-Time
• 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
• $22-$24/hr

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

• It is the policy of IABA to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Other duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice