Significant knowledge of ABA as a discipline, familiar with the field of ABA, and knowledgeable of other community resources and agencies that serve children.
Experience implementing and/or designing ABA programs for individuals with ASD and other diagnoses.
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in American Sign Language or a second spoken language.
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
Conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments such as VB-MAPP, SSIS, FAST, Skills Streaming and EFL to identify client strengths, needs, and target behaviors.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans (BIPs) based on assessment results and best practices in ABA.
Provide direct ABA services to clients, implementing interventions and teaching new skills.
Monitor client progress through data collection and analysis, making data-based decisions to adjust treatment plans as needed.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, providing clinical expertise and contributing to collaborative decision-making.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, including progress notes, session notes, and assessment reports.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Stay current with the latest research and developments in ABA, attend conferences and engage in professional development activities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and related computer software.
Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA practices and adherence to policies.
Coaching and Developing Others
Supervise and/or mentor caregivers and other direct care staff, ensuring treatment fidelity and providing ongoing support and training.
Building Trusting Relationships
Collaborate effectively with families, caregivers, and other professionals involved in the client's care.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
Medical, dental, and vision coverage — choose from Blue Shield or Kaiser Permanente medical plans, plus Delta Dental PPO and VSP Vision. Coverage begins the 1st of the month after 30 days.
Free, confidential mental health support through Lyra — coaching, therapy, and self-guided care, available 24/7, plus legal, financial, and child/elder/pet care resources.
Fertility and family-planning support through Maven, up to $10,000 lifetime.
Paid Time Off
Sick/Wellness Leave — up to 12 days a year, plus a Sick/Wellness Leave Donation Program so colleagues can support each other through emergencies.
Vacation that grows with your tenure — up to 15 days a year in your first two years, 20 days by year three, and 25 days by year six and beyond.
10 paid holidays a year, plus up to 2 Personal Days depending on when you're hired.
Financial Wellbeing
403(b) retirement plan through Principal, with automatic enrollment and yearly increases up to 10% of pay.
Limited-Purpose (Dental & Vision) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Savings Account (HSA) — save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare expenses when enrolled in a qualifying medical plan (Blue Shield or Kaiser HDHP). Our Family of Companies contributes $60/month for individual coverage or $120/month for family coverage.
Employer-paid Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental coverage available for purchase.
Variable Compensation — Eligible practitioners can earn incentive pay by exceeding their monthly minimum billed-hours target.
myFlexPay — access money you've already earned, any time you need it, with no loan and no interest.
Perks & Extras
Up to $2,000 a year in Learning Reimbursement for courses, training, and professional development.
A laptop or tablet and iPhone based on your role's job requirements, plus a one-time $200 home-office stipend and a $10 twice-monthly WiFi stipend (~$20/month).
Career coaching, Employee Resource Groups, and paid training.
Pre-tax commuter benefits and payroll direct deposit.
Employee Referral Bonus Program — earn a bonus (up to $1,000) based on the position your referral is hired into.
Physical Requirements
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, lift up to 40 lbs, and be comfortable spending time on your feet.
Must be able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including frequent exposure to individuals with disabilities, occasional emergency situations and trauma, and constant client contact requiring concentration and sound decision-making.
Occasional driving (to and from office and client homes) is required.
Must be able to travel to multiple work sites and client homes; reliable transportation is needed.
Conditions of Employment
Must have a valid California Driver's License with insurance and maintain a clean driving record.
Must pass health screenings, obtain required vaccinations, and clear TB testing based on company policies.
Must obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The People & Performance Department will analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.
Must obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
Must obtain and maintain CPR, Safety Care, and National Provider Identifier (NPI) certifications.
By accepting employment, you consent to the use of your home address or ZIP code for scheduling purposes. Our scheduling systems use this information to ensure you are scheduled with clients located within a reasonable travel distance.
About Us: For more than 90 years, Easterseals Northern California (ESNorCal) is leading the way to ensure that individuals and families affected by disabilities can live, learn, work and play to their full potential. As Northern California's premier home and community-based services organization, we're committed to making care delivery easier for those with autism, other developmental disabilities and their families. Our experienced clinical team performs comprehensive assessments and services that are tailored to meet clients' and their families' needs. We are a member of a family of companies that include Catalight, Easterseals Hawaii, Easterseals Northern California and Xolv Technology Solutions — a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization with more than 800 employees working together to break down barriers and biases to create a more equitable world, so people with developmental disabilities and special needs can choose their own paths.
EOE Statement: The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization. Easterseals Northern California is an equal opportunity employer.
Time Type
Full time
Compensation
$71,000 - $78,000 annually
The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.
Easterseals Northern California is an equal opportunity employer.
