Autism Aide | Pingree Center

Valley Behavioral Health • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Autism Aide provides educational and developmental support to children with autism in a classroom setting. The Autism Aide assists the treatment team by helping clients learn skills and behaviors to be successful in their home and community environments.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• CPR certification
• Safety Care certification
• Driving positions require current driver’s license – must be 21 years old

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with participation in the classroom, skills groups, and educational support as assigned
• Assists the treatment team in providing academic structure through the application of behavioral techniques and procedures
• Assists in de-escalating clients when necessary or intervening when the behavior of an individual poses a threat of harm to themselves and/or others
• Supports client health by assisting with hygiene responsibilities as required
• Follows agency documentation policies for all phases of treatment, including assessments, care plans, treatment transitions and discharge plans, and client care.
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities to meet licensure, certification, and/or other agency requirements

Benefits

• Compensation program includes tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses
• On-Demand Pay
• 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service), 10 paid holidays, 2 wellness days, and paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as voluntary options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance
• Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Out-of-pocket medical expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through our Garner HRA — up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families
• Health Savings Account (HSA), with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families
• 401(k) plan accepts both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) contributions and includes a company match of up to 6% of your annual salary
• Tuition reimbursement, new licensure reimbursement, paid training and conference attendance, continuing education reimbursement, and paid time for continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees