Employment Specialist - Ventura County, CA

Hiring Employment Specialists to support Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Ventura County, CA

Join the Team at the Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis!

Comprehensive PAID training!

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! Non-degree holders and folks pivoting their career are encouraged to apply!

As an 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:

• Facilitate meaningful community connections with your clients
• Support individuals at their job site as a job coach
• Facilitate employment and life skill building opportunities
• Support individuals at their places of employment, school and in the community
• Provide transportation using personal vehicle and assist individuals in using public transportation
• Address challenging behaviors as needed
• Provide personal care assistance as needed
• Teach independent life skills
• Increase helpful, adaptive behaviors
• Have fun!

• Possess a minimum of High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Conduct themselves in a professional, responsible and reliable manner
• Have the motivation to learn new skills and help people
• Possess a reliable automobile and be willing to transport clients

• CPR/First Aid certification prior to start date
• Complete ACRE training within first year of employment
• Negative TB test result
• Provide personal care assistance as needed (restroom assistance/changing diaper, wheelchair assistance, comfortable with ADLs)
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and lift 25 lbs.
• Successfully pass a Live Scan DOJ/FBI background check
• Possess a valid California Driver's license and provide a current driving record issued by the DMV
• Provide proof of current car insurance
• Prior training and/or experience in ABA are a plus!

Important Details!

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
• Rate: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

• Health, Vision, Dental, & Life insurance
• Accrued PTO & sick time off
• Employee assistance program
• Mileage Reimbursement

Important information

• This role involves unsupervised, direct support of children and/or adults in home, school, and community settings. Duties include implementing behavior plans, managing behavioral escalations, assisting with daily living needs, entering private residences, and accessing confidential health and personal information. Employment is contingent upon meeting applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include verification of education, employment history, credentials, motor vehicle records (if applicable), and other role- or state-specific requirements.
• This role includes paid training and professional development opportunities, including required ACRE-related training and competency development designed to support success in employment services. Team members are required to successfully complete and pass all required training coursework, assessments, and competency requirements as part of the role within their first year.

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

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