AUTISM SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (Valley Stream, NY)

• This shift is 16 hours Saturday and Sunday 7a-3p

Qualifications:

• 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


• SCIP Certified preferred


• Successfully complete the medication administration (AMAP) course and annual recertification


• Excellent verbal and written communications skills


• Ability to learn how to document services electronically


• Valid Driver’s License required

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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


• Have scheduling flexibility; may be required to work beyond the normal shift


• Drive agency vans and demonstrate safe driving practices