Professional Employment Specialist - Lancaster, CA
Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis
Summary
Hiring Professional Employment Specialists to support Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Lancaster, CA. Join the Team at the Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis! Comprehensive PAID training!
Job description
As a Professional Employment Specialist, you will have more than just a job - you will have the opportunity to directly impact someone's life for the better! You will support individuals with disabilities and match them with activities, volunteer work, interests, and/or employment.
Daily Responsibilities
- Provide job coaching and on-site employment support
- Help individuals connect with fun and meaningful community activities
- Assist with job placement, volunteer opportunities, and skill development
- Teach and reinforce independent living skills and vocational skills
- Support individuals at worksites, schools, and in the community
- Address and redirect aggression and challenging behaviors effectively
- Provide transportation using personal vehicle and assist with public transportation training
- Support positive behavior development
- Provide personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) as required
- Document services and communicate with team members as needed
- Celebrating wins (big and small!) and genuinely having fun along the way
Important Details
- Monday-Friday Schedule
- Full-Time
- 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Preferred availability 7 am-4 pm
- 30-32 hours/week
Requirements
- Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, nursing, social work, ABA, rehabilitation, or comparable degree in a Human Services field
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities
- Experience addressing aggression and challenging behaviors strongly preferred
- Conduct themselves in a professional, responsible and reliable manner
- Have the motivation to learn new skills and help people
- Demonstrate honesty and respect
- Adhere to written support plans for clients
- Possess a reliable automobile and be willing to transport clients
- CPR/First Aid certification prior to hire
- Negative TB test result
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and lift 25 lbs.
- Physically assist, guide, and facilitate movement of clients that need assistance (e.g., transfer in/out of wheelchair) and other mobility issues specific to client, and stand or walk for extended periods of time
- Provide assistance with personal care and restroom support
- Possess a valid California Driver's license and provide a current driving record issued by the DMV
- Provide proof of current car insurance
- Complete Acre Training within first year of employment
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
Company overview
The Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis (IABA) is a specialized behavioral health organization dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral challenges. Founded on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), the institute offers comprehensive assessment, intervention, and training programs designed to improve quality of life and functional independence. IABA's services typically include behavior assessment and intervention planning, skill acquisition programs, behavior reduction strategies, parent and caregiver training, and staff development. The organization emphasizes data-driven approaches and individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. With a focus on ethical practice and clinical excellence, IABA serves as a resource for families, schools, and community organizations seeking effective behavioral support. Their work contributes to advancing the field of applied behavior analysis through clinical services, professional training, and community education initiatives.