Are you ready to make an impact in your community? Our mission is to create a community where each individual with a developmental disability has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive, and inclusive life. NLACRC empowers people with developmental disabilities to have an opportunity to achieve their fullest potential in all aspects of life. 

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The Position and Job Summary

• Provides behavioral assessment, consultation or evaluation services to consumers, staff, and service providers including educational training and outreach for parents, schools, professionals, and vendor agencies regarding evidence based effective services, best practice diagnosis services, and best practice service delivery strategies.

• Provides information and education to families with a child recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

• Provides training to regional center or service provider staff in the most recent scientific advancements in the field of applied behavior analysis and other related trainings, as assigned.

• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings, such as, exception and intensive services consultation committee meetings to provide consultation to staff on consumer services issues and needs and discuss clinical recommendations.

• Serves as liaison/consultant to outside agencies, as assigned.

• Observes consumer environment, reviews records, makes program recommendations.

• Conducts consumer clinical observations in one or more of the following settings: regional center, private homes, family homes, group homes, day programs or other field settings.

• Creates and maintains accurate consumer records in Sandis regarding recommendations, using a variety of tracking systems.

• Reviews behavior reports and consults with vendors and/or Consumer Services Coordinators regarding reports and related concerns.

• Assists in problem resolution with service providers or outside agencies. May resolve any issues between vendors and families.

Compensation

This position is a non - exempt. Regular Salary: $42.12 - $46.50 per hour.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, psychology, counseling or education or a related field AND

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

• Two (2) years of professional experience providing behavioral services, service recommendations, and consultation to people with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or emotional disturbances, their families and service providers.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.

• Clinical assessment across the lifespan and treatment options.

• All aspects of behavioral assessment including direct observational strategies, reinforcement surveys, functional analysis of behavior, behavioral and developmental checklists.

• Design of instructional programs for individuals with ASD using motivational systems, behavioral interventions, and evaluation of program efficiency.

• Understanding of laws, ethical standards, and regulations pertaining to service delivery, and applied behavior analysis.

• Microsoft Office and related applications.

• Excellent customer service.

• Effective communication skills, and ease with public speaking to community groups, parents, and other professionals.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize, respond to multiple tasks, request, and meet timelines.

• Review and present information obtained concisely.

• Ability to work under time pressure and assume responsibility for complex tasks.

• Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.        

Essential Requirements

• Valid California Driver's License and reliable transportation, or acceptable substitute, required.

• Upon job offer acceptance, candidates will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

• Accommodations may be requested for a religious or medical exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package

• Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option

• Flex-schedule, including every other Friday off

• Robust Medical, Dental & Vision offerings

• No cost for employee only plans

• Various Insurance and Retirement plans

• Eligibility for:

• Service Loan Forgiveness program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• PTO – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time

• Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.

The Organization

North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLARC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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