AUTISM SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (West babylon, NY)
About The Position
The Autism Support Professional provides support to individuals with autism and developmental disabilities living in a residence. The role includes protective oversight, implementation of Residential Habilitation Plans and Behavior Support Plans, and instruction and assistance with daily living activities and individual program plans. The professional collects accurate data to measure progress and helps maintain a clean, safe residential environment. This position is based in West Babylon, New York, and is scheduled for 20 hours each weekend: Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. The pay range is $21.00–$22.57 per hour, depending on years of prior experience with NYS OPWDD programs. Scheduling flexibility is required, and the employee may be required to work beyond the normal shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One year of experience supporting people with autism.
- Prior experience assisting persons with developmental disabilities preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Scheduling flexibility.
- May be required to work beyond the normal shift.
- Successful completion of the AMAP course and annual recertification for administration purposes.
- Successful completion of the Life’s WORC Autism Training Workshop.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience assisting persons with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing protective oversight to individuals living in the residence.
- Implement Residential Habilitation Plans.
- Implement Behavior Support Plans effectively and efficiently, ensuring accurate data is collected to measure each person’s progress.
- Provide assistance and instruction with basic activities of daily living, including two-person lifts where necessary.
- Provide training and support in accordance with each individual’s program plan.
- Successfully complete the AMAP course and annual recertification for administration purposes.
- Successfully complete the Life’s WORC Autism Training Workshop.
- Drive agency vans equipped with GPS monitoring systems and demonstrate safe driving practices.
- Ensure cleanliness of vehicles and maintain vehicle logs.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Properly use and maintain household equipment and appliances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
