Autism Outreach Worker

Vinfen•Boston, MA

68d•$22 - $22

About The Position

The Autism Outreach Worker MA DS (“AOW”) contributes to high quality case management services for persons served providing direct case management services to children and young adults with Autism Spectrum diagnosis (“ASD”) living at home with their families. The AOW will develop and investigate recreational opportunities, specialized funding sources, grants and educational tools for persons served, as well as assist families to apply and research needed and applicable benefits such as SNAP, MassHealth, SSI etc. SIGN ON BONUS: $500

Requirements

At least two years of work experience in human services with children with autism and co-occurring physical, behavioral, and mental health challenges, and their families.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, Bachelor’s degree in counseling psychology, human services, or related field preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.
CPR is required within two weeks of hire
First Aid is required within two weeks of hire
Safety Care is required within 90 days of hire (No Restraints)

Responsibilities

Implements service plan interventions with persons served who include children and young adults, ages birth to 22, with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, both with and without intellectual disorders or cognitive delays.
Provides direct training and support (instruction, assistance, modeling and reinforcement) for persons served in developing and enhancing their daily living skills (i.e. symptom, medication and money management, cooking, cleaning, recreational activities, personal hygiene, social and interpersonal skills, etc.)
Maintains and updates documentation in individual and program records.
Acts as an advocate for persons served.
Communicates verbally and in writing with co-workers, supervisors, and other service providers, including funding agency personnel.
Escorts persons served into the community using public transportation, company or personal vehicle, as necessary.
Monitors status of persons served, provides crisis intervention and counseling, as needed.
Reports incidents to on-call manager or supervisor, as required.
Performs housecleaning tasks, as assigned.
Attends in-service trainings and staff meetings, as assigned.
Adheres to established policies and procedures of the program and company as well as internal and external standards and regulations.
May provide outreach to persons served living in their own homes.
Performs other duties, as assigned.