Behavioral Interventionist

Verdugo Hills Autism Project

Website: https://www.vhap.org

Interested in working with children, adolescents, or adults with special needs, in a school-based setting and helping them improve their quality of life and integrating them seamlessly into their community?

Come join our diverse team to provide 1:1 intervention and help individuals achieve their goals by establishing peer relationships, nurturing their social skills, and applying positive behavior interventions to enhance their learning environment and social experience.

You have the power to make difference in someone’s life!

Requirements:

• Minimum of one-year experience working with children, adolescents, and/or young adults (as applicable).
• Knowledge / experience working with the special needs population.
• High School Diploma/GED, BA Degree in Psychology, Child/Human Development, Family Studies, Education, Communicative Disorders, or related field.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Can work independently, professionally, and collaboratively within a team / family.
• Can naturally interact and build rapport with a range of clients.
• Can set appropriate boundaries and limits as needed.
• Can evaluate their own strengths / limitations related to their work with clients.
• Can seek support and is open to ongoing supervision and feedback.
• ABA/RBT training a plus, but not required.
• Eager to learn and able to receive feedback and apply on the job training.

Hours: Part-time & Full-time options, based on availability and location.

• 6 - 30 hours per week f-r school-based case assignments: Monday – Friday.
• Optional: 2-20 hours of home/community-based cases if applicant holds a BA degree or higher.
• Home/Community Cases: Monday – Saturday; weekdays, evenings, and weekends available.

Settings: School, In-home, community, or college based.

Service Areas: Westside 90049

Rate: $20 - $27 per hour, depending on related experience and educational degrees/credentials.

Please email your resume to Sarah Probst, Human Resources Manager of the Verdugo Hills Autism Project (VHAP).

We are a group of professionals devoted to providing comprehensive treatment to children, adolescents, adults and their families. We maintain a multicultural group of professionals to serve our diverse communities. Our team subscribes to methodologies that facilitate our clients’ skill development to help them engage in school, secure work and have close relationships.

We encourage you to explore what the Verdugo Hills Autism Project has to offer at www.vhap.org.