Behavior Interventionist

Are you looking for a great place to work where the lives of children and their families are improved every day by fantastic treatment programs, such as Behavior Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc., then join Smile Pediatric Therapy & Diagnostics! Smile Pediatric Therapy & Diagnostics (Smile) is a play-based, pediatric assessment and treatment center providing Applied Behavioral Analysis, the Early Start Denver Model, Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration, Feeding Therapy, and Social Skills programs for incredible children from birth through adolescence.

SMILE IS A FUN, PROGRESSIVE THERAPEUTIC PEDIATRIC CENTER OFFERING:

• Initial and ongoing training/mentorship to all employees including intensive Registered Behavior Therapist (RBT) training and Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) training
• Stimulating environment, with direct mentorship from multidisciplinary experts in behavior therapy, as well as occupational therapy, speech therapy, & child development.
• Highly competitive negotiated pay
• Excellent health, dental, vision, and vacation benefits
• Ongoing incentive bonus packages
• Ample opportunities to grow professionally
• Great company culture

Smile Pediatric Therapy & Diagnostics (Smile) is a play-based, pediatric assessment and treatment center that positively makes a difference every day. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A DYNAMIC INDIVIDUAL TO JOIN OUR TEAM AS A BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST!

The Behavior Interventionist will work closely with our Behavioral Therapy Leadership to provide direct behavior therapy services to individuals with autism and work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (please DO NOT apply if you do not meet ALL qualifications as your application will not be considered)

• Associate degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred) in early childhood development or a related degree including but not limited to behavior intervention, special education, child development, psychology, etc.
• Have access to daily use of a vehicle with at least minimum liability insurance (position involves driving to and from client's home/school/etc.)
• Able to work within some of the following catchment areas: Silverlake, Echo Park, Los Feliz, Korea Town, Downtown, Mid-Wilshire, Glendale, Burbank, & Pasadena, West Los Angeles, Inglewood, and more

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• One to three years of experience in providing treatment to children with or at risk for ASD with knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis and/or DIR/Floor-Time Treatment Approaches, and/or the ESDM
• At least 6 months of experience working with the pediatric population (12 months to 14 years of age)
• Bilingual speaking is a plus

SPECIAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• CPR & First Aid Certified
• Livescan-Background Check, TB clearance, & Health Screening
• Immunization for Pertussis and Measles
• Immunization for Influenza (annual requirement)

At Smile, you will be well-supported! Join our dynamic, growing team where our main goal is to be a platform for your success!

Smile supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To learn more about Smile, please visit us at smilepediatrictherapy.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person