Behavior Interventionist

Position Overview

The Behavior Interventionist works directly with students in school settings throughout the Greater Los Angeles area to support behavioral and developmental goals. This role involves implementing individualized behavior plans, collecting data, supporting students during challenging behaviors, and collaborating with school staff and clinical supervisors.

This position requires professionalism, reliability, and the ability to remain calm and responsive when supporting students who may display challenging behaviors.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned school sites throughout the Greater Los Angeles area and work with assigned students.
• Implement strategies outlined in Behavior Treatment Plans (BTP), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and Behavior Crisis Plans under the supervision of a case supervisor.
• Safely respond to challenging behaviors, including but not limited to hitting, biting, kicking, scratching, pushing, pulling hair, grabbing, or self-injurious behaviors.
• Follow company procedures and apply Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) strategies during crisis situations.
• Collect daily data on target behaviors and skill acquisition goals and submit data through the company portal by the end of each workday.
• Complete daily timekeeping in the LAUSD Welligent System.
• Submit timesheets, mileage logs, and student performance data daily.
• Communicate student absences or late arrivals to the Scheduler, Administrative Supervisor, Case Supervisor, and Clinical Supervisor.
• Report incidents involving assigned students (such as physical aggression) to the Case Supervisor and appropriate school staff, and complete required documentation.
• Maintain professional communication with supervisors, teachers, and school personnel.
• Direct behavior-related parent questions to the Case Supervisor and academic questions to the classroom teacher.
• Maintain professional boundaries and do not share personal contact information with parents, caregivers, or school staff.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Check work email weekly.
• Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities by contacting appropriate authorities when required and completing necessary documentation.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to follow structured schedules and treatment plans.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain professionalism with students, families, school staff, and company employees.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to complete required documentation daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year of experience working with individuals with autism or special needs preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with emotional disturbances preferred.
• Ability and willingness to complete required training to ensure competency in the role.

Physical Requirements

• This position may require:
• Sitting, standing, and kneeling.
• Walking, running, bending, and twisting.
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly in a school environment.