AUTISM SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (Amity Harbor, NY)
About The Position
The Autism Support Professional provides residential support to people with Autism and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. The role involves ongoing oversight of people living in the residence and implementing person-centered residential habilitation plans. The professional provides training and support according to each person’s individualized program plan, documents services electronically, and drives agency vans using safe driving practices. The position is scheduled for 40 hours: Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m.–10 p.m., and Sunday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m. Scheduling flexibility is required, and work beyond the normal shift may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior experience assisting persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and/or Autism.
- Ability to support people with Autism and people who may display challenging behaviors.
- Successfully complete the medication administration (AMAP) course and annual recertification.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to learn how to document services electronically.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Nice To Haves
- SCIP certification preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing oversight to people living in the residence.
- Implement Person Centered Residential Habilitation Plans.
- Provide training and support for each person in accordance with the individual personalized program plan.
- Maintain scheduling flexibility and work beyond the normal shift when required.
- Drive agency vans and demonstrate safe driving practices.
- Learn to document services electronically.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
