Autism Support Specialist, Entry-Level
Holding Hands Inc
part-time
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Location: California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $22 - $28 per hour
Job Level
Entry Level
About the role
- Use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support children and teens in reaching their full potential
- Work one-on-one with clients in their home, school, or clinic
- Help clients learn new skills and reduce challenging behaviors using play, routines, and activities
- Follow a personalized therapy plan created by the clinical team
- Track progress by taking notes and recording behaviors
- Encourage independence and build everyday life skills
- Celebrate every win—big or small
- Attend monthly RBT group meetings and ABA student meetings if collecting supervision hours
- Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship provided by the organization
- Schedule and deliver sessions (primarily 2–4 hours each) within ~20 miles or 30 minutes of your home
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (paid or unpaid)
- Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds, sit, and run as needed.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable source of transportation, and active auto insurance
- Must be comfortable commuting 20 miles or 30 minutes to client sessions
- Passion for working with children, youth, and young adults with developmental disabilities
- Associate or bachelor's degree (preferred)
- ABA experience or RBT Certified (preferred)
- CPR certification in both pediatrics and adults (preferred)
- Experienced and comfortable managing a wide variety of maladaptive behaviors, including non-compliance, elopement, verbal and physical aggression, self-injurious behaviors (preferred)
- Must be available at least 4 days per week, for a minimum of 15 hours