Behavior Specialist (Entry Level )

Vista Center for Behavior Analysis provides compassionate behavior therapy to kids and adults on the autism spectrum and with other related disabilities. Through behavior therapy, our clients learn important social, emotional, behavioral, and life skills that help
them succeed in their goals.

Vistas Behavior Therapists are a consistent, kind and patient supportive staff who work in client homes and their communities to provide one-on-one support through games, toys, and other fun activities.

HOURS: Must be available Monday-Friday: 3:00PM-8:00PM. Saturdays are optional, but hours are available between 9am-5pm. Vista works primary after-school hours; however, additional hours are available in select regions and during school breaks and holidays.

PAY: $20 - $25/hr based on experience and education, preferably in applied behavior analysis. For an entry level ABA candidate, the range is between $20-$21/hr.

LOCATION: Work close to home! Vista services Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, San
Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley and the Inland Empire (Chino/Ontario) Staff are kept between 15-25 miles with drive time and mileage reimbursement provided in between client to client home. Staff must be within a 15-20 mile radius of the service regions.

DUTIES:
Deliver one-to-one ABA therapy to clients in home through play-based activities.
Prepare session materials (prep time is the first 15 minutes of session allocated to
start Logbook, download goals, have stimuli ready to be used during session)
Collect data on client behaviors and skill acquisition goals
Use evidence-based ABA strategies to teach communication, social, self-help, and daily
living skills (this includes de-escalation of mild to severe aggressive behaviors.)
Brief preference assessments to identify reinforcers
Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
Utilize the last 15 minutes of session for observation notes/reports allocated to closing
goals on skills, entering overall session notes and behavior notes, and obtaining a
signature to verify the session from parent or legal guardian.

WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive pay with annual increases
Flexible scheduling
Work close to home!
Paid sick leave and PTO
401(k) with matching
Referral Bonuses!
Bonus opportunities and company raffles
Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
Career development opportunities and one-on-one experience.
Paid training!
Supervision hours for aspiring BCBA
Health, dental and medical insurance for full-time staff
No experience or degree required as we do provide all the tools and training
needed to be successful in this role!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
Valid drivers license is required
Reliable vehicle and auto insurance to commute to client homes
Proof of legal residence/work authorization
Pass a LiveScan background check
TB Clearance - current
High school diploma or GED complete
Punctuality and excellent attendance
Open to feedback, consistent and with great communication and problem solving
skills
Being bilingual in Spanish is a plus! - able to speak, read, write and translate for
our clients
Must have availability of Monday-Friday: 3pm-8pm
Willingness to learn, love working with children and making a difference in our
communities.
Patience, empathy and must be comfortable utilizing training and treatment plans
in order to safely de-escalate potential behaviors such as tantrums, eloping,
kicking, hitting, pinching and biting.
Must be comfortable performing play-based and physical activities with clients
such as sitting, kneeling, bending, squatting, running, lifting, twisting, chasing
and turning.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TODAY & INTERVIEW TOMORROW!

For an application, please send an updated resume to: .

An application is required in order to interview

We look forward to meeting you!

Vista Center for Behavior Analysis

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