Senior ABA Direct Support Professional - Los Angeles, CA

Work for The Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis (IABA) and make an impact in the community of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Are you a compassionate, people-oriented person who wants a rewarding opportunity to support adults with autism or other developmental disabilities? We would love you to join our Supported Living Services team! As a Sr. Community Support Companion, you will have more than just a job - you will have the opportunity to directly impact someone’s life for the better! You will work with individuals in their own homes and surrounding communities. As a Sr. Community Support Companion, you will hire, train and supervise employees who teach and assist clients in building skills necessary to live independently in their own homes. You will oversee Supported Living Services that are provided in the individual's home and in varied community settings in Los Angeles county (Torrance, Culver City, Brentwood, Koreatown, West LA)

What is Supported Living?

• Supported Living Services allow individuals with developmental disabilities to live in their own homes in the community, while developing independent living skills, creating meaningful relationships, and participating as active members in their families and communities

Responsibilities

• Your daily routine can include:
• Facilitating meaningful community connections
• Establishing friendships
• Exploring and participating in a variety of recreational and educational activities
• Teaching independent life skills
• Increasing helpful, adaptive behaviors
• Having fun!
• Other duties
• Writing Individual Support Plan reports, coordination and arrangement of site scheduling, substitute coverage, hands-on training to Companions working with new individuals, compiling client data, assist new individual set-up for his or her apt and/or services to be provided
• On-Call responsibilities:
• 24-hour on-call coverage
• In the event of an emergency, the Senior is required to provide protection to the individual. This may include administering First Aid or CPR and telephoning 911 in the event of an emergency.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Qualifications for the Sr. Support Companion

• This entry-level position requires at least a High School Diploma and one year of training and experience in providing support services for individuals who are challenged with physical or developmental disabilities, or an A.A. degree in psychology or a related field.Successful candidates will demonstrate honesty and respect while maintaining a positive, professional work ethic. Must have a prominent level of accountability and dependability. Knowledge of positive behavior supports a plus!
• Successful candidates will demonstrate honesty and respect while maintaining a positive, professional work ethic. Must have a prominent level of accountability and dependability. Knowledge of positive behavior supports a plus!
• Able to support clients in their daily routines; including, but not limited to, nutrition, self-care, social, recreational, personal relationships, money management, etc.
• Be certified in CPR/First Aid, and ProAct within the first two weeks of employment.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and lift 25 lbs.
• Successfully pass a Live Scan DOJ/FBI background check and pre-employment drug test
• Possess a valid California Driver's license and provide a current driving record issued by the DMV
• Provide proof of current car insurance
• Provide High School Diploma and/or other qualifying certificates
• Minimum: 2 years in-field and/or Residential experience
• Availability needed: All week
• Required: DSP 1 & 2 certification

Benefits

What we offer you:

• Non-exempt: $20 - $21/hour
• Medical and Dental insurance for employees who work over 31 hours per week
• Mileage reimbursement
• Vacation Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Employee discounts; fun employee events
• On-the-job training, career development, and advancement opportunities
• 401(k) Plan
• A rewarding work environment
• Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
• Dynamic work environment, no day is ever the same as the next
• Flexible work schedules