Autism Assistant | IDD/ADD Services

Valley Behavioral Health Incorporated•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Autism Assistant provides comprehensive educational and developmental support to children and adolescents with autism in a classroom setting. Working closely with the Autism Specialist and a multidisciplinary team, the Assistant helps design and implement treatment programs and educational materials, supporting clients as they develop skills and behaviors needed to succeed at home and in the community. The role uses compassionate, hands-on support to encourage growth, communication, social skills, and independence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three months of autism or direct client care experience.

Nice To Haves

For driving positions, be at least 21 years old and hold a current driver's license.

Responsibilities

Assist the Autism Specialist in developing individualized programs for children and adolescents with autism, with a focus on social, communication, and behavioral skills.
Assume classroom leadership responsibilities when the Autism Specialist is unavailable and maintain a structured, productive learning environment.
Assist clients with classroom participation, skills groups, and assigned educational support.
Support the treatment team in providing academic structure through behavioral techniques and procedures.
Implement therapeutic and behavioral interventions that support self-management, communication, and social skills.
Assist with hygiene responsibilities as required to ensure client wellbeing.
De-escalate clients appropriately and safely.
Follow agency documentation policies for all phases of treatment, including assessments, care plans, treatment transitions, discharge plans, and client care.
Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams on clinical aspects of treatment.
Adhere to ethical and legal standards set by licensing boards and state regulations.
Meet direct care expectations.
Participate in ongoing professional development to meet licensure, certification, and other agency requirements.

Benefits

Tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses.
On-demand access to a portion of earned wages before the scheduled payday.
15 days of accrued paid time off annually, increasing by one day with each year of service.
10 paid holidays and 2 wellness days.
Paid parental leave.
Eligible team members working 30 or more hours per week may receive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus voluntary insurance options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance.
Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
Medical expense reimbursement through the Garner HRA, up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families.
Depending on medical plan selection, access to a Health Savings Account with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families.
401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions and a company match of up to 6% of annual salary.
Tuition reimbursement.
New licensure reimbursement.
Paid training and conference attendance.
Continuing education reimbursement and paid time for continuing education.