ABA Behavioral Therapist - Paid Training

1st Step Learning Partners is hiring enthusiastic, energetic and creative behavioral therapist to provide one-to-one services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families in home and community settings.

Job Title: Behavioral therapist (Vietnamese-speaking is a plus, but not required).

Location: Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Westminster, Santa Ana, Anaheim, and surrounding areas (North OC)

This position can be part-time or full-time depending on employee's availability and preferences. FLEXIBLE HOURS.

Compensation & Benefits:

-paid training

-competitive hourly compensation: $20-$26 per hour depending on experience

• compensation for travel time and mileage between clients

• FREE supervision hours offered for individuals pursuing certification (No contract)

• flexible schedule

Responsibilities:

• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans designed by a supervising BCBA

• Provide 1:1 direct therapy with clients in structured and natural environments

• Teach communication, social, adaptive, and daily living skills

• Conduct skill acquisition programs using ABA methodologies (e.g., discrete trial training, natural environment teaching)

• Follow behavior support plans consistently and accurately

• record objective daily data to reflect client progress toward goals

• maintain objective daily session notes

• maintain effective communication with team members and supervisors

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)

• Ability to follow written and verbal clinical instructions

• Vietnamese-speaking is a plus, but not required.

• Current California driver's license and reliable transportation

• Proof of car insurance

• Willingness to submit fingerprints for background check and pass the background check (Clear DOJ Fingerprint)

-TB clearance

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions)

-Regularly sit, stand, bend, kneel, squat, and change positions throughout the session

-Move quickly in response to client needs or behaviors when required for safety

-May assist in safe physical redirection or blocking of behaviors when trained and when included in behavior plans

-Lift, carry, and move therapy materials and supplies as needed

• Ability to work with clients of varying ages and lift at least 20lbs; move, lift, or transfer clients; stand for extended periods; bend, kneel, crouch, walk, and run; use fine motor skills and dexterity in both hands, grasping, and holding

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person