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Hawthorne Foundation, Inc. • Hawthorne, NY

13h • $0 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention. Our Vision Statement is to be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and support grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices. Our Mission Statement is advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Own vehicle (will use company vehicle), valid New York State License, current insurance, and liability coverage.
• Strong command of verbal and written communication (English).

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities/OPWDD with children or adults preferred.
• Sensitivity to the needs of the individual.
• Genuine interest in teaching, and willingness to motivate individuals to learn.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the specific individual assigned during all assigned work hours.
• Responsible for completing and documenting individual’s valued outcomes on a daily and monthly basis, including collecting and graphing behavioral data as appropriate.
• Responsible for assisting the individual with identifying in-home and community integration activities aligned with their preferences and goals and for carrying out these activities with the individual, with the expectation that at least 51% of the time will be spent in the community.
• Ensures that individual is properly accounted for when transitioning to and from various locations.
• Completes documentation for EVV and bi-weekly billing for submission to fiscal department.
• Ensures the safety of assigned individual at all times and is well-versed on individual’s IPOP and medical conditions/limitations.
• Communicates any concerns about the individual directly to the IRA Manager and Residential Coordinator.
• Must use own vehicle to transport individual to community outings.

Benefits

• SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees ($750 on completion of 3 months of employment, $750 on completion of 6 months of employment)
• MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS
• RETIREMENT PLAN
• EDUCATION INCENTIVES
• LIFE INSURANCE/AD&D
• 403B PLANS
• PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.

What This Job Offers

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