Employment Specialist for Adults with Developmental Disabilities - South OC

Employment Specialist - Working with Adults with Developmental Disabilities!

M–F Schedule - No evenings or weekends!
South Orange County, CA (Multiple Locations)

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day?

Join Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis (IABA) and help adults with autism and developmental disabilities achieve greater independence, build meaningful community connections, and reach their personal and employment goals.

No experience required! We provide comprehensive paid training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

What You'll Do

• Support adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities in community-based settings.
• Assist individuals in finding and maintaining employment, volunteer opportunities, and community involvement.
• Teach independent living, social, and workplace skills.
• Provide transportation using your personal vehicle and support public transit training.
• Help individuals build confidence, independence, and meaningful relationships within their communities.
• Implement behavior support strategies to reduce challenging behaviors, address aggression safely and professionally, and help individuals develop adaptive skills that increase independence and quality of life.
• Create a positive, supportive environment that promotes personal growth and success.

Why Join IABA?

• Meaningful work that changes lives.
• Comprehensive paid training.
• Career growth opportunities in human services and developmental disabilities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Gain valuable experience for careers in psychology, social work, education, counseling, nursing, and applied behavior analysis.
• Candidates with experience as a direct support professional, behavior interventionist, behavior technician, caregiver, independent living skills trainer, job coach, etc. encouraged to apply!

Locations

• Reporting office: Garden Grove, CA
• Areas throughout Orange County include: Costa Mesa, Irvine, Dana Point, Rancho Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, and other surrounding cities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Reliable vehicle, valid CA driver’s license, insurance, and clean driving record
• Must be comfortable driving clients in your vehicle
• CPR/First Aid within 2 weeks of hire
• Negative TB test result
• Complete ACRE training within first year of employment
• Ability to physically assist clients as needed
• Personal care assistance (restroom assistance/changing diaper, wheelchair assistance, comfortable with ADLs)
• Prior ABA or human services experience is a plus!

Benefits

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

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, full-time (8:30 AM–2:30 PM); required availability 7 AM–4 PM
• No nights or weekends!
• 30+ hours per week (FT)
• $20-22/hour

Important information

• This role involves unsupervised, direct support of children and/or adults in home, school, and community settings. Duties include implementing behavior plans, managing behavioral escalations, assisting with daily living needs, entering private residences, and accessing confidential health and personal information. Employment is contingent upon meeting applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include verification of education, employment history, credentials, motor vehicle records (if applicable), and other role- or state-specific requirements. 
• This role includes paid training and professional development opportunities, including required ACRE-related training and competency development designed to support success in employment services. Team members are required to successfully complete and pass all required training coursework, assessments, and competency requirements as part of the role within their first year.

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

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