1st Step Learning Partners is hiring enthusiastic, energetic and creative direct support paraprofessional (ABA Behavior Therapist) to provide one-to-one services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families in home and community settings.
Job Title: Direct Support Paraprofessional(Vietnamese-speaking is a plus, but not required).
Location: Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Westminster, Santa Ana, and surrounding areas (North OC)
This position can be part-time or full-time depending on employee's availability and preferences. FLEXIBLE HOURS.
Compensation & Benefits:
-paid training
-competitive hourly compensation: $20-$26 per hour depending on experience and education
- compensation for travel time and mileage between clients
- FREE supervision hours offered for individuals pursuing certification (No contract)
- flexible schedule
Responsibilities:
- provide quality 1:1 instruction to children with disabilities in communication, social, play, and adaptive skills
- record objective daily data to reflect client progress toward goals
- maintain objective daily session notes
- maintain effective communication with team members and supervisors
Qualifications/Requirements:
- High school diploma.
- Vietnamese-speaking is a plus, but not required.
- Current California driver's license and reliable transportation
- Proof of car insurance
- Willingness to submit fingerprints for background check and pass the background check (Clear DOJ Fingerprint)
-TB clearance
- Ability to work with clients of varying ages and lift at least 20lbs; move, lift, or transfer clients; stand for extended periods; bend, kneel, crouch, walk, and run; use fine motor skills and dexterity in both hands, grasping, and holding
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour