Early Infant Interventionist

For over 40 years, IABA has been providing high-quality treatment for children and families. Join our passionate team of dedicated and educated professionals to help children and families in our communities. Make a difference in the life of a child. Summary/objective To provide one-to-one intensive intervention based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis in the home or community settings to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or other developmental delays, and to assist them in developing the skills necessary to be integrated into school and other community settings. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Duties: + Direct intervention with child/family + Keep accurate client records + Maintain accurate administrative records + Drive between sites + Attend/Participate in Training + Attend/Participate Group Supervision + Passion and enthusiasm for helping children, including ability to be silly and have fun playing. + Previous experience working with children preferred (including babysitting or with family members) + Dedication and commitment to working daily with our clients at school or home + Reliable transportation & proof of auto insurance + Prefer (but do not require) bachelor's degree in psychology, child development, or a related field + Willingness to drive to clients' homes and schools throughout San Diego county + Must pass TB test + Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen Competencies Administrative/Non-Clinical + Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including data entry in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word for purposes of recording data in digital logbooks. + Proficiency with web-based online learning platforms. + Proficiency with web-based (desktop and mobile) scheduling platforms. Clinical + Able to simultaneously take accurate data while conducting discrete trials (80% data reliability as measured by supervisor observation). + Able to implement behavior support plan as outlined in Behavior Intervention Plan and/or MEBS plan by implementing proactive and reactive strategies accurately (80% implementation reliability as measured by supervisor observation). + Able to implement case-specific differential reinforcement procedures (DRO and DRA) for the duration of session (as measured by supervisor observation). + Able to implement discrete trial teaching strategies according to SD-R-SR+ criteria (with 80% fidelity as measured by supervisor observation). + Able to implement least-to-most prompting strategies (with 80% fidelity as measured by supervisor observation). + Able to implement play-based interventions and DTT play strategies (with 80% fidelity as measured by supervisor observation). Work environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel; reach with hands and arms; push and pull, and talk, hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Employee in this position may encounter prolonged sitting and/or standing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus Requirements Travel required 20-30% Travel Required education and experience + Bachelor's Degree required Preferred education and experience + Prior job-related experience with Applied Behavior Analysis working with children with autism or other developmentally delaying disorders (preferred) + Bachelor's degree (preferred) + Ability to adapt to a variety of situations and to remain calm under stress. - Attendance and punctuality are important in this position Work authorization/security clearance requirements + Must pass LIVESCAN (DOJ/FBI), provide DMV printout, Valid Driver's license proof of insurance, and current TB clearance. first aid and CPR training + COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: + Where permitted by applicable law, new hires must have received the COVID-19 vaccine. The Company will consider reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities or for a sincerely held religious belief. + 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 + 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. Benefits - Competitive pay based on experience and ABA coursework - Earned Paid Time Off/Vacation (for full-time employees) - Paid Sick Time - Regular training, support, and mentorship from IABA Supervisors - Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (for full-time employees) - Comprehensive paid training both when you are hired and ongoing - Potential to receive BCBA supervision hours when enrolled in a qualified Master's program - Paid Drive Time & Mileage - Excellent opportunities for advancement - Educational enhancement - Opportunities to earn rewards and recognition based on performance on clinical and administrative tasks - Cell phone reimbursement AVAILABLE LOCATIONS: + Imperial Valley County + Calexico + El Centro