Job description

At the Institute for Effective Behavioral Interventions (IEBI), we provide state of the art behavioral services, which include ABA Therapy and Behavioral Respite. A Behavioral Respite Provider will be trained to work with the client on a 1:1 basis. Providers will work in the client’s home, facility, or community for 2-8 hours a day. Service areas include locations in the San Fernando Valley such as: Van Nuys, North Hollywood, San Fernando, Canoga Park, Winnetka, Calabasas, and Northridge (providers are assigned to clients based on matching availability and qualifications/performance). We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in clients’ lives and work in a fulfilling career!

Behavioral respite is a service that attempts to give parents or caregivers a break. It involves constant supervision and implementation of behavioral protocols to maintain the health and safety of the clients and others around them. Most of the clients receiving behavioral respite are adolescents and adults whose caregivers cannot provide all the supervision they require on a daily/weekly basis. The typical age range of clients span from 5-30 years old and typical diagnosis can include intellectual disability, autism, cerebral palsy, brain injury, dual diagnosis, unspecified disorder, among others. These clients usually show behavioral challenges that prevent them from receiving regular respite services. The clients receiving behavioral respite services might show challenging behaviors such as mild to severe aggression, self-injurious behavior, elopement, and non-compliance. Behavioral Respite Providers implement the behavioral intervention plans developed by a BCBA supervisor to prevent and address problem behavior, and to improve the client's level of independence (e.g., self-help skills). It is critical that Behavioral Respite Providers reliably provide the scheduled hours and give advanced notice if they are able to attend a scheduled session as our clients cannot be left alone.

Responsibilities of the Behavioral Respite Aide/Provider:

1. Create and maintain rapport with clients to facilitate ongoing learning and an effective professional relationship.

2. Implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and session activities as instructed by the legal guardian or designated supervisor.

3. Provide behavioral respite services independently (1:1) with assigned client in their home, facility, or community. Supervision overlaps are offered once per month, remotely or in person, to assess client's progress.

4. Take necessary observation notes when deemed necessary and relay information to your supervisor.

5. Maintain professional composure when managing the client's moderate to severe behaviors/aggression and prevent any self-inflicted harm.

6. Maintain a minimum of 90% attendance rate every month with assigned clients.

What to expect as a Behavioral Respite Aide/Provider:

• Fulfilling work helping shape the lives of others with developmental disabilities.
• Continuous support in your clinical and career goals.
• Ongoing corrective feedback and praise to improve skills and grow at our company.
• Annual pay increases based on your performance.

Requirements for Behavioral Respite Aide/Provider:

• High School Diploma or GED (required). Associate's or Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, criminal justice, human services, social and behavioral sciences, and child development (encouraged to apply).
• Minimum availability of 4 days during the week (Monday-Sunday) required with available shifts between 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Attend mandatory 1-week training, Monday-Friday, ranging from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M before being sent out to the field.
• Reliable transportation with proof of active auto insurance and driver's license.
• TB (Tuberculosis) test clearance.
• Live Scan (DOJ/FBI) clearance.
• Experience working with individuals that have mild to severe problem behaviors or a history of aggression (preferred).
• Experience as a Behavior Technician, Behavioral Therapist, Behavior Interventionist (BI), Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Paraprofessional, or Instructional Aide (preferred).
• Knowledge of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) (preferred).
• Bilingual - Spanish/Armenian/ASL/Korean (preferred)

Perks/Benefits for Behavioral Respite Aide/Provider:

• $200 Sign-on Bonus after 6 months of active employment
• Competitive compensation based on experience and education ($17.50 - $22/hr)
• Annual performance evaluations (Behavioral Respite Providers are offered 2 pay increase opportunities during their first year based on performance evaluations)
• Paid training and ongoing education through clinical meetings
• Clinical growth (RBT training, BCBA supervision hours, opportunities to participate in research)
• Opportunities for professional advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee appreciation gift cards and employee gatherings/events
• 401k with matching contribution
• Monthly cellphone stipend
• Medical benefits (full-time only)
• Reimbursement for mileage and drive time between same-day scheduled clients

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Please list the best email for further communication:
• Are you comfortable and able to commute to clients located across the San Fernando Valley? If not, please refrain from applying as the position requires commuting to client homes.
• Are you available to work a minimum of 4 days during the week (Monday-Sunday) with available shifts between 10:00am-8:00pm? If not, please refrain from applying as these are the only times for the position.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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