Behavior Interventionist

If you love working with children and helping them achieve their goals and thrive, you've come to the right place. At Easterseals Northern California, the Behavior Interventionist (BI) is a trusted source of support, education and empowerment for the client and family. Working as a BI you can truly make all the difference for families with a child diagnosed with Autism (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. You will work in collaboration with other behavioral health clinicians to help create a rich learning environment where a child can make progress, meet treatment goals, and maximize their learning potential.

The ideal candidate has prior experience working with children with developmental delays, ASD or other diagnoses, and is empathetic and understanding of the impact of a diagnosis and treatment on the family. As a BI, you will work alongside the family to provide individualized treatment and create an optimal environment for the growth for their child. Joining Easterseals Northern California also means that you want to be part of a culture and community focused on equity and belonging, so people of all abilities can live their best lives and thrive. If this sounds like you, please apply below!

What You'll Do

• Provide one-on-one, in-home and community-based intervention to children with autism and other developmental disabilities, in person or via teletherapy, under the supervision of a Program Supervisor and/or Clinical Manager.
• Work alongside families to deliver individualized treatment that helps each child make progress toward their goals.
• Collect and graph behavioral data and complete treatment notes and required documentation on time.
• Travel to client homes and other community settings.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings, and stay current on ABA research and trends.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or related developmental disabilities in a direct care capacity.
• Knowledge of evidence-based methodologies found to benefit children with ASD, including ABA, ESDM, TEACCH, PECS, and PRT.
• Previous experience providing education, coaching and support to families with children with ASD and/or related developmental disabilities.
• Fluency in American Sign Language or a second spoken language.
• RBT Certification.

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

• Under supervision of the Program Supervisor and/or Clinical Manager, implements in-home/community-based intervention in person and/or via teletherapy.
• Completes necessary documentation within required timeframe, including behavioral data collection and graphing, treatment notes, and other company-related documents and current ABA or other treatment plans for each client.
• Appropriately interprets and implements policies, procedures, and regulations of ESNorCal; training provided.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion pertaining to the work environment.
• Meets established minimum productivity requirements, while providing efficient and effective service in all areas of performance.
• Consistently demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in ABA and related fields.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/word processing software and Excel.

Adaptability

• Travels to home and other community settings, as required, to deliver services.
• Travels to multiple work sites; reliable transportation needed (proof of CA valid driver's license, current auto insurance identification card, and acceptable driving record per NIAC standards is required).
• Responsible to complete additional job duties as assigned by Supervisors/Management.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as requested.

Building Trusting Relationships

• Sensitivity to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• Communicates effectively verbally, hearing and in writing.

Benefits:

As a Variable Hourly Employee, eligibility is based on your average hours worked (27 hours or more to be eligible). It is initially assessed at 9 months, then reassessed every 6 months.

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — choose from Blue Shield or Kaiser Permanente medical plans, plus Delta Dental PPO and VSP Vision.
• Free, confidential mental health support through Lyra — coaching, therapy, and self-guided care, available 24/7, plus legal, financial, and child/elder/pet care resources.
• Fertility and family-planning support through Maven, up to $10,000 lifetime.

Paid Time Off

• Sick/Wellness Leave — up to 12 days a year, plus a Sick/Wellness Leave Donation Program so colleagues can support each other through emergencies.
• Vacation that grows with your tenure — up to 15 days a year in your first two years, 20 days by year three, and 25 days by year six and beyond.
• 10 paid holidays a year, plus up to 2 Personal Days depending on when you're hired.

Financial Wellbeing

• 403(b) retirement plan through Principal, with automatic enrollment and yearly increases up to 10% of pay.
• Limited-Purpose (Dental & Vision) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) — save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare expenses when enrolled in a qualifying medical plan (Blue Shield or Kaiser HDHP). Our Family of Companies contributes $60/month for individual coverage or $120/month for family coverage.
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental coverage available for purchase.
• myFlexPay — access money you've already earned, any time you need it, with no loan and no interest.

Perks & Extras

• Up to $2,000 a year in Learning Reimbursement for courses, training, and professional development.
• Career coaching, Employee Resource Groups, and paid training.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and payroll direct deposit.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program — earn a bonus (up to $1,000) based on the position your referral is hired into.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients.
• Stand or sit for extended periods of time, stand for up to 6-8 hours a day.
• Frequent speaking and listening (50%) to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone.
• Frequent driving (to and from office and client homes).
• Frequent sitting and maintaining close visual attention to write reports and work at the computer.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to 30 lbs used in home visits.
• Physically implement behavior management strategies including responding to physically aggressive behavior.
• Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff and others in the workplace continuously.
• Ability to utilize computer, cell phone, iPad.
• Frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
• Must be able to communicate effectively within the workplace, read and write using the primary language within the workplace.

Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice. The People & Performance department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable federal, State and local laws as well as fitness for position.
• Must have valid California Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations and clear TB testing based on company policies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certificate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Ability to obtain RBT Certification within 90 days of hire and maintain active certification status.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Provider Identifier (NPI).

About Us: For more than 90 years, Easterseals Northern California (ESNorCal) is leading the way to ensure that individuals and families affected by disabilities can live, learn, work and play to their full potential. As Northern California's premier home and community-based services organization, we're committed to making care delivery easier for those with autism, other developmental disabilities and their families. Our experienced clinical team performs comprehensive assessments and services that are tailored to meet clients' and their families' needs. We are a member of a family of companies that include Catalight, Easterseals Hawaii, Easterseals Northern California and Xolv Technology Solutions — a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization with more than 800 employees working together to break down barriers and biases to create a more equitable world, so people with developmental disabilities and special needs can choose their own paths.

EOE Statement: The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization. Easterseals Northern California is an equal opportunity employer.

Time Type:

Part time

Compensation:

$23.00-$24.50/hour

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.