Employment Specialist: Empower Adults with Disabilities

Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

The Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis in Northridge, CA seeks Professional Employment Specialists to support adults with developmental disabilities in community-based settings. You will help match clients with meaningful activities, provide job coaching, and assist with transportation and daily living skills while promoting inclusion.

Prerequisites include a bachelor’s degree in a related field; CPR/First Aid; a valid California driver’s license; and willingness to undergo training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, nursing, social work, ABA, rehabilitation, or related Human Services field.
• Minimum of one year experience with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Able to assist with daily living needs and mobility tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with developmental disabilities in community-based settings.
• Match clients with meaningful activities and employment opportunities.
• Provide job coaching and on-site employment support.
• Assist with transportation and daily living skills as needed.
• Document services and communicate with team members.

Skills

Clear verbal guidance

Documentation

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, nursing, social work, ABA, rehabilitation, or related Human Services field

Job description

The Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis in Northridge, CA seeks Professional Employment Specialists to support adults with developmental disabilities in community-based settings. You will help match clients with meaningful activities, provide job coaching, and assist with transportation and daily living skills while promoting inclusion.

Prerequisites include a bachelor’s degree in a related field; CPR/First Aid; a valid California driver’s license; and willingness to undergo training.