Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis (IABA) is Hiring Behavior Support Companions

Are you a compassionate, people-oriented person who wants a part-time human services job that gives you flexible hours to fit around your busy schedule?

Comprehensive PAID training!

Being a Respite Companion or Behavior Support Companion is more than just a job, as you will develop a personal relationship with the individuals and families you work with.

Our Respite Companions provide highly trained non-medical direct services/compassionate home companions to children with developmental disabilities and other special needs.

‪As a Respite or Behavior Support Companion, you will provide primary caregivers the opportunity to enjoy breaks from their daily caregiving responsibilities. In addition, you will assist clients, their parents/guardians and their siblings to enjoy a less stressful home environment. You will work in people's homes and in varied community settings serving families in Orange County.
This is a part-time position (up to 30 hours per week) with flexible hours, with the potential of growing into a full-time position.

Responsibilities:
The Respite Companion will serve as the primary support staff and will possess the necessary skills to deal effectively with the day-to-day challenges of providing respite services to clients, including the demonstrated ability to increase specified client skills.

• Maintain a positive relationship with the family or families cared for
• Engage with the client through activities they enjoy
• Provide personal care and support to assist with daily living care needs
• Conduct and lead socialization activities
• Responsible for record-keeping for each of the service recipients.