Behavior Interventionist

Behavior Highway; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Behavior Highway is seeking caregivers to deliver in-home ABA therapy to children on the autism spectrum. The role offers ongoing paid training, supervision, and a defined career path within a supportive team.

Great for those passionate about working with children and aiming to grow in behavioral health, with options for afternoon/evening hours and weekend mornings. Positions are typically 15–30 hours per week and in-person.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children.
• Experience with children or those with special needs and interest in behavioral health.
• Available to work in afternoons/early evenings and possible weekend morning hours.
• Must have own reliable transportation and valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide ABA-based therapy sessions in clients’ homes.
• Observe, assess and interact with clients during visits.
• Handle lifting, carrying and arranging toys/materials for home visits; frequent movement involved.

Skills

Love for children

Experience with ASD

Availability afternoons/evenings

Background check readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Behavior Highwayis seeking individuals looking to begin or continue a career in the fields of psychology, behavioral health, or autism services. Our Behavior Interventionists provide in home, ABA based therapy sessions to families and children on the autism spectrum. Are you interested in gaining a greater understanding of autism and behavioral therapy? Do you love working with children? We provide ongoing training and clearly defined career paths.

What’s great about working in this role?

• Opportunity to learn and apply the scientific discipline of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This is a skill that can be applied in many different career paths
• Career growth and advancement
• Ongoing paid training, supervision and support to help you succeed and thrive. Candidates without experience are welcome to apply and receive our valuable training

What we are looking for:

• People with a passion for working with children
• Previous experience working with children or people with special needs and an interest in behavioral health
• Available to work in the afternoons/early evenings, and possible weekend morning hours
• Must have own reliable transportation, and valid driver’s license, auto registration and auto insurance
• Proof of immunization records and TB. Must be fully vaccinated against Covid including a booster, if eligible
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• The position requires lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials for home visits. Also frequent walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients

Work hours: Monday thru Friday 3PM-8PM are our highest need. We can be flexible with candidates who desire to work less than 5 days per week. This is a part time position, typically about 20 hours per week.

Areas of coverage (cases will be assigned based on where you live): Pomona, La Verne, San Dimas, Chino, Chino Hills, West Covina, Glendora, Upland, and other surrounding areas

Qualifications: High School Diploma, Bachelor's degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

Exposure to/experience with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or other related developmental disabilities. Some examples include working with typically developing children in a group setting (children with demonstrated deficits or challenging behavior preferred), having a family member with ASD, a neighbor with a developmental disability, or even volunteer work in a classroom with a child with ASD, etc.

EDUCATION

Degree not required, but must have at least completed some college coursework or be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university. We prefer students in programs related to early childhood education, psychology, nursing or related field.

This is a great opportunity for people who have an interest in any of the following:

Autism, Behavior Analyst jobs, Social Skills, Developmental health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Children, Behavior Therapist work, Behavioral Health, Behavior Specialist jobs, ABA Therapist, Childcare, Teacher Assistant, Teacher's aide, Preschool Teacher, Paraprofessional, Youth Programs, Direct Support Professionals, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Behavioral Health Technicians, Babysitting, Mental Health Specialist, Camp Counselor, Coach, Working with Children, and Caregiver.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person