Employment Coach for Adults with Developmental Disabilities - South Orange Count - Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis

Hiring Employment Coaches to support Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Laguna Hills, CA

Comprehensive PAID training!

Join the Team at the Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis!

Supporting individuals with disabilities in the areas of Orange County, South Orange County, Mission Viejo, Irvine, Aliso Viejo, San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Rancho Santa Margarita and surrounding areas!

Do you enjoy supporting and training individuals? Do you want to make a significant impact of positive change to the special needs population?

Enhance your career and join our community-based day services team! You can be a part of a rewarding opportunity to support adults with autism and/or other intellectual disabilities. We’re rapidly expanding and in need of new staff who are eager to grow with the company. Candidates can be experienced or IABA will provide training for highly motivated non-experienced staff! Non-degree holders and folks pivoting their career are encouraged to apply!

As an Employment Coach, you will have more than just a job - you will have the opportunity to directly impact someone’s life for the better! You will support individuals with disabilities and match them with activities, volunteer work, interests, and/or employment.

Every day brings a new experience and opportunity to learn, teach and support while promoting the success of full inclusion in the community! Your daily routine can include:

• Facilitate meaningful community connections with your clients
• Facilitate employment opportunities
• Support individuals at their places of employment or school
• Assist individuals in using public transportation and provide transportation as assigned
• Teach independent life skills
• Increase helpful, adaptive behaviors
• Have fun!

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Conduct themselves in a professional, responsible and reliable manner
• Have the motivation to learn new skills and help people
• Demonstrate honesty and respect
• Adhere to written support plans for clients
• Possess a reliable automobile and be willing to transport clients
• Prior training and/or experience in ABA are a plus!

• CPR/First Aid and ProAct certification within first two weeks of employment
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and lift 25 lbs.
• Physically assist, guide, and facilitate movement of clients that need assistance (e.g., transfer in/out of wheelchair) and other mobility issues specific to client, and stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Successfully pass a Live Scan DOJ/FBI background check
• 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

Important Details!

• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Part-Time/Full-Time
• 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM/ 9 AM - 3 PM
• Pay range 19-20hr

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

• It is the policy of IABA to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Other duties

• 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