Special Needs Assistant - Santa Ana

Join Our Team as an Entry Level Behavior Therapist!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives?

TASKids is seeking compassionate and dedicated Behavior Therapists to join our dynamic team in the Corona and Ontario area. If you're a child development, special education, or psychology student looking for a rewarding career, this is your opportunity!

Why Choose TASKids?

• Supportive Work Environment: We believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive culture where you can thrive.
• Continuous Learning: Benefit from ongoing training and mentorship from our experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
• Career Advancement: We offer opportunities for growth and development within our organization.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Job Requirements:

• Have experience in the field of autism and special needs, education, mental health and ABA preferred.
• BA/BS preferred in the fields of psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, school psychology, education, special education, ABA, or related field
• Available primarily 3pm- 8pm on multiple days per week; able to maintain consistent schedule; Commit to 1 year of employment
• Possess strong clinical insight, and critical thinking skills
• Bilingual Spanish speaking therapists highly desired
• Reliable transportation and valid CA driver's license and driver's insurance

Physical Demands

• Must have full physical dexterity/agility or be able to independently position self and perform all movements required (bending, kneeling, computer typing, standing, fetching documents from file cabinets).

• Must have sufficient corrected or uncorrected vision to carry out all duties and responsibilities.

• Need to be able to lift and carry pediatric population (weight ranging from 5 to 50 lbs.)

Job Responsibilities:

• Be fun, energetic, and motivating for the children and families we work with
• Provide skills training services and/or behavioral therapy to children, adolescents, adults and their families
• Part-time (up to 25 hours per week dependent on Therapist and client's availability and degree); available after 3pm- 8pm on multiple days per week; reliable
• Travel between client's homes within the Inland Empire area
• Maintain accurate records of therapy provided including session notes, and data/summaries
• Provide feedback to parents/caregivers regarding progress of clients as well as recommendations
• Collaborate with other therapists and clinical staff in the agency, as well as schools and other therapies client's receive
• Able to work as an independent clinician in implementing treatment plans, seeking out additional support and supervision from clinical team as needed
• Participate in on-going trainings and supervision

Benefits:

• Competitive pay at $18-23/hour, dependent on education (MA/MS with doctorate in process, or doctorate received) and experience (i.e., ABA); ability to work independently
• Paid mileage between appointments and travel time
• Paid initial and on-going trainings on various clinical topics
• Attendance at relevant conferences and trainings
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance benefits for part-time and full-time staff
• 401K Plan
• Field-based support
• Flexible scheduling
• Training in assessment, data analysis and report writing, and programming
• Supervision through the BBS and BACB
• Opportunities for advancement

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today and let's start your journey together.