Behavior Interventionist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Program Supervisor and/or Clinical Manager, implements in-home/community-based intervention in person and/or via teletherapy.
• Travels to home and other community settings, as required, to deliver services.
• Responsible for meeting established minimum productivity requirements, while providing efficient and effective service in all areas of performance.
• 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.
• Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in ABA and related fields.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as requested.
• Responsible to complete additional job duties as assigned by Supervisors/Management.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant experience preferred.
• RBT Certification preferred.
• Sensitivity to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• Communicate effectively verbally, hearing and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion pertaining to the work environment.
• Appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations of ESNorcal; training provided.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/word processing software and excel.
• Travel 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or related developmental disabilities in a direct care capacity preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based methodologies found to benefit children with ASD preferred, including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and Pivotal Response Training (PRT).
• Previous experience providing education, coaching and support to families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or related developmental disabilities a plus.
• American Sign Language or bi-lingual ability.

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 30lbs 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).
• By accepting employment, you consent to the use of your home address or ZIP code for scheduling purposes.

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 700 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.