Employment Specialist, Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Job overview

The Employment Specialist, Adults with Developmental Disabilities role is community-based in Orange, CA, with support across North Orange County and nearby communities. The posting lists pay of $20–$22 per hour and a Monday–Friday schedule, typically 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with availability required from 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis supports adults with autism and other intellectual disabilities through community-based day services. The specialist helps clients pursue activities, volunteer opportunities, interests, and employment while building independent living skills and adaptive behaviors. The role supports inclusion and community connections through direct services, workplace and community support, and transportation and mobility training.

What you'll do

• Provide direct services to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach goals
• support clients in workplaces, schools, and the community
• facilitate community connections through activities and volunteer opportunities
• teach independent living skills and promote adaptive behaviors
• provide transportation and assist with public transit training
• support personal care and mobility needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

employment specialist

developmental disabilities

adults with autism

community-based services

orange ca

north orange county

monday–friday

paid training

$20–$22 per hour

independent living skills

community inclusion

transportation support

health insurance

mileage reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training, dental, health, life, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, and mileage reimbursement.

Why this role

The posting welcomes non-degree holders and candidates without prior experience, with training provided; it specifies Monday–Friday hours and paid training.

About the employer

Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.