Autism Assistant | IDD/ADD Services

Valley Behavioral Health Incorporated•Salt Lake City, UT

8d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Empower Children Through Compassionate Care 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Three months of autism or direct client care experience
Agency Provided Certifications (post hire)
CPR certification (post hire as needed)

Nice To Haves

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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
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
Voluntary financial protection insurance
Pet insurance
Basic Life Insurance (company paid)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (company paid)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (company paid)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
Garner HRA (up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families)
401(k) plan with company match up to 6% of annual salary
Tuition reimbursement
New licensure reimbursement
Paid training and conference attendance
Continuing education reimbursement
Paid time for continuing education