AWC Autism Support Staff Member

ServiceNet•Holyoke, MA

16d•$23

About The Position

ServiceNet, a leading Human Services agency, is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. As an AWC Support Staff member, you will engage in fun recreational outings, assist the person they support in skill-building opportunities, socials situations and model appropriate behavior. You will help the Individual to meet their chosen goals and to become more independent and engaged with their community. Staff completes related records and summaries as specified. Staff must be able to transport person supported in their own vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided). Summary of this assignment: This position will be assisting a young man explore vocational opportunities, independent living skills, and community engagement.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation/vehicle as required by program.
High school diploma or GED
1 or more years of experience supporting individual with Autism in their family home, individual residence and home community.

Responsibilities

Engage, assist, instruct, motivate and monitor individuals in social/recreational, skill building and family directed activities.
Learn the individualized services of each person and participate in their routine implementation.
Accompany individual to appointments, social functions, recreational activities and other planned events as requested by the supervisor, to include providing transportation.
Complete related records as required and instructed by contract or supervisor per standard format ensuring confidentiality and safe keeping of documents.
Respond and relate to routine inquiries, visitors, the Individual’s family, friends and allied staff or professionals as outlined in program standards or by the program supervisor.
Submit weekly or bi-weekly time sheets with summaries of activities in a timely manner.