Behavior Interventionist

About the role

Easterseals Southern California offers opportunities for individuals looking to begin or continue a career in psychology, behavioral health, or autism services. Our Behavior Interventionists provide in-home, ABA-based therapy sessions to families and children on the autism spectrum. We provide ongoing training and clearly defined career paths for those interested in gaining a greater understanding of autism and behavioral therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home ABA-based therapy sessions to children on the autism spectrum and their families.
• Lift, carry, and load/unload toys and materials for home visits.
• Engage in frequent walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting to observe, assess, and interact with participants.

Requirements

• Passion for working with children.
• Previous experience working with children or people with special needs and an interest in behavioral health.
• Availability to work afternoons/early evenings and possible weekend mornings.
• Own reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto registration, and auto insurance.
• Proof of immunization records and TB test.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Availability for initial 2-week training schedule (Monday–Friday, about 35 hours).
• Must be available to work at least 15 hours per week within the main working hours: Monday–Friday 3PM–8PM and Saturday 9AM–1PM.

Schedule

Main working hours are Monday through Friday 3PM–8PM and Saturday 9AM–1PM. Candidates must be available to work at least 15 hours per week within this time frame.

About Us

Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through life-changing disability and community services. For over 100 years, we have worked to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. Easterseals Southern California provides essential services to more than 15,000 people each year, including early childhood programs, autism services, daily and independent living support, employment programs, and veterans’ services. Our public education, policy, and advocacy initiatives positively shape perceptions and address the evolving needs of the one in four Americans with disabilities today.