AUTISM SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (Amity Harbor, NY)

Life's WORC • Amity Harbor, NY

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About The Position

The Autism Support Professional provides residential support to people with Autism and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves providing ongoing oversight, implementing Person Centered Residential Habilitation Plans, and delivering training and support in accordance with each person’s individualized program plan. The position requires flexibility to work beyond the normal shift when needed and to drive agency vans safely. The listed schedule is 40 hours: Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The listed pay range is $21.00–$22.57.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED