Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities. 

OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Under general supervision, implements planned social skills interventions in a center-based setting and provides training on evidenced based strategies to participants through modeling and feedback with in a social skills group. Increases and maintains social targets among participants by providing intermittent and natural schedules of reinforcement, recording data, writing session notes, and weekly debriefing with the Social Skills Lead and Program Manager Facilitator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Provides specialized intervention and teaching strategies in a group setting based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to teach social skills targets to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or other developmental disabilities, as outlined in the treatment plan. Assists in preparing the learning environment to maximize effectiveness of intervention.
• Completes necessary documentation, including data collection of targeted social goals, skill probing, preference assessments, session notes, incidence reports, and service logs. Renders all sessions in electronic time record system on a daily basis. Maintains productivity as set forth in the annual budget.
• Under the supervision of Social Skills facilitator or social skills lead, assists in completing data analysis, progress reports and other clinical planning notes.
• Participates in planning meetings. Contributes to planning of lessons, activities, and schedules. Debriefs with social skills team immediately following scheduled sessions.
• Completes assigned administrative activities including preparing data tracking, inputting data, and creating materials for future social skill group activity.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree –or- currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with preference to programs related to early childhood education, psychology, nursing or related field, plus 2 years exposure to children with autism spectrum disorders and/or other related developmental disabilities.
• Current certified Registered Behavior Technician through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and/or other related developmental disabilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated competency in approaches to intervention, based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis; competency in employing and directing behavior analytic methodologies, including discrete trial and naturalist teaching procedures, differential reinforcement, continuous and discontinuous measurement, and crisis/emergency procedures.
• Must possess basic computer skills. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Outlook, Word, Teams). Must be able to learn and use iPad and/or other assigned devices.
• Ability to maintain positive customer interaction and professionalism, communicate effectively through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups. Demonstrated ability to interact well with children and their families, and to maintain a positive affect.
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.
• Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity. A signed declination may be acceptable for certain vaccinations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Ability to travel locally; maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards; maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.

Carrying/Lifting: Occasional / 0-30 lbs.
Standing: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day.
Sitting: Constant / Up to 8 hours per day.
Walking: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day.
Repetitive Motion/Activity: Keyboard activity, telephone use, writing.
Visual Acuity: Ability to view computer monitor and read newsprint .
Travel: Up to 20% of time.
Environmental Exposure: None.