Entry Level Autism Support Staff

Vinfen • Boston, MA

4h • $22

About The Position

The Entry Level Autism Worker (ELAW) contributes to high quality case management
services for persons served providing direct case management services to
children and young adults with Autism Spectrum diagnosis ("ASD") living at home
with their families. The ELAW will develop and investigate recreational
opportunities, specialized funding sources, grants and educational tools for
persons served, as well as assist families to apply and research needed and
applicable benefits such as SNAP, MassHealth, SSI, etc.

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits,
career growth and job security!

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services
organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals
with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities,
brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy
promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the
people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced,
highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living,
health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout
Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit
www.vinfen.org/careers [http://www.vinfen.org/careers]

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected
veteran status, or disability status.

Keyword: Autism, Direct Care, DSP, Direct Support Professional, group homes,
Caregiver, Human Services, Health Care.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, Bachelor's degree in counseling psychology, human services, or related field preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
• At least two years of work experience in human services with children with autism and co-occurring physical, behavioral, and mental health challenges, and their families.
• CPR and First Aid required within two weeks of hire.
• Safety Care (no restraints) required within 90 days of hire
• Other training as assigned

Responsibilities

• Implements service plan interventions with persons served who include children and young adults, ages birth to 22, with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, both with and without intellectual disorders or cognitive delays.
• Provides direct training and support (instruction, assistance, modeling and reinforcement) for persons served in developing and enhancing their daily living skills (i.e. symptom, medication and money management, cooking, cleaning, recreational activities, personal hygiene, social and interpersonal skills, etc.)
• Maintains and updates documentation in individual and program records.
• Acts as an advocate for persons served.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with co-workers, supervisors, and other service providers, including funding agency personnel.
• Escorts persons served into the community using public transportation, company or personal vehicle, as necessary.
• Monitors status of persons served, provides crisis intervention and counseling, as needed.

Benefits

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits and perks!

What This Job Offers

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