Autism Assistant | IDD Services

Valley Behavioral Health Incorporated•Salt Lake City, UT

4d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

At Pingree Center, you'll play an important role in supporting children and adolescents with autism as they develop essential life, communication, and social skills. Through compassionate, hands-on support and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, you'll help create meaningful learning experiences that encourage growth and independence. The Autism Assistant assists in the delivery of comprehensive educational and developmental support to children and adolescents with autism in a classroom setting. The Assistant works closely with the Autism Specialist and contributes to the design and implementation of treatment programs and education materials. The Assistant supports clients in acquiring essential skills and behaviors necessary for success in their home and community environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Three months of autism or direct client care experience
CPR certification
Valley de-escalation certification
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Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Assists the Autism Specialist in developing individualized programs for children and adolescents with autism; focuses on enhancing social, communication, and behavioral skills
Assumes leadership responsibilities in the classroom when the Autism Specialist is unavailable; ensures a structured and productive learning environment for students
Assists clients with participation in the classroom, skills groups, and educational support as assigned
Supports the treatment team in providing academic structure through the application of behavioral techniques and procedures
Implements therapeutic and behavioral interventions to encourage and support self-management, communication, and social skills
Ensures client wellbeing by assisting with hygiene responsibilities as required
De-escalates clients appropriately and safely
Follows agency documentation policies for all phases of treatment, including assessments, care plans, treatment transitions and discharge plans, and client care
Collaborates with internal and external multidisciplinary teams regarding clinical aspects of treatment
Adheres to ethical and legal standards set by licensing boards and state regulations
Meets direct care expectations
Participates in ongoing professional development activities to meet licensure, certification, and/or other agency requirements

Benefits

Tenure-based service increases
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
Paid parental leave
Medical insurance (for full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week)
Dental insurance (for full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week)
Vision insurance (for full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week)
Life insurance (for full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week)
Disability insurance (for full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week)
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
Voluntary financial protection insurance
Voluntary pet insurance
Basic Life Insurance (at no cost to eligible team members)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (at no cost to eligible team members)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (at no cost to eligible team members)
Health Savings & Reimbursement (up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families
401(k) plan with company match of up to 6% of annual salary
Tuition reimbursement
New licensure reimbursement
Paid training and conference attendance
Continuing education reimbursement
Paid time for continuing education