Senior ABA Independent Living Skills Companion - Ventura
Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis · Camarillo, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$21–$24/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Facilitating meaningful community connections
- Establishing friendships
- Exploring and participating in a variety of recreational and educational activities
- Teaching independent life skills
- Increasing helpful, adaptive behaviors
- Participate in client team meetings as requested by Management
- Facilitate and/or carry out quality reviews to ensure the individual is receiving the support he/she requires
- Assist in coordination and arrangement of client support schedules
- Scheduled to be on-call for after hour emergencies
- Spend no more than 20% of their working time in carrying out the following duties:
- Assist management in the development of the individual's Individual Support Plan, and may attend meetings related to the plan
- Provide substitute coverage when a Companion is absent as directed by Management
- Provide hands-on training to Companions working with new individuals
- Participate in compiling client data and writing reports as directed by Management
Qualifications
- At least a High School Diploma and two years of training and experience in providing support services for individuals who are challenged with physical or developmental disabilities, or an A.A. degree in psychology or a related field
- Successful candidates will demonstrate honesty and respect while maintaining a positive, professional work ethic
- Must have a prominent level of accountability and dependability
- Knowledge of positive behavior supports a plus!
- Minimum: 2 years in-field and/or Residential experience
- Availability needed: All week, Tuesday-Saturday priority
- On-call coverage needed
- Required: DSP 1 & 2 certification
- Successfully pass a DOJ/FBI background check
- Able to support clients in their daily routines; including, but not limited to, nutrition, self-care, social, recreational, personal relationships, money management, etc
- Be certified in CPR/First Aid, and ProAct within the first two weeks of employment
- Able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and lift 25 lbs
- Successfully pass a DOJ/FBI background check
- Possess a valid California Driver's license and provide a current driving record issued by the DMV
- Provide proof of current car insurance
- Possess a High School Diploma and/or other qualifying certificates