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About the Role

Enrich life for autistic individuals in meaningful ways by fostering independence, promoting skill acquisition, and empowering them to achieve personal goals. Through structured programming, community experiences, and skill-building activities, optimize the quality of life for the adults served and enhance your own well-being.

Responsibilities

Offer nurturing support, ensuring day-to-day safety, supervision, and engagement of program participants.
Ensure Individualized Service Plan (ISP) goals are carried out in real-world settings.
Attend to the educational, physical, social, and emotional needs of residents.
Assist with goal-oriented and structured daily programming and data collection.
Help program participants gain an understanding of social, daily living, and self-advocacy skills.
Facilitate activities and plan outings designed to help practice ISP goals.
Work with colleagues to develop and implement Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) that meet OPWDD requirements.
Assist in the residential home and transport to Lifelong Learning Centers.
Ensure high-quality services are provided and supported at all times.
Create a culture of unconditional positive regard that maximizes strengths while effectively navigating challenges.

Requirements

No experience necessary.
Dependability, compassion, and a genuine desire to foster independence and self-worth for individuals with autism.
Alignment with the mission and values.
Openness to mentorship and ongoing guidance.
Adaptability, integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to be present.
Earned a High School Diploma or GED.
Hold a valid NYS Driver's License and obtain agency driving privileges.
Be 21 years of age or older.
Capable of initiating or assisting in all components of crisis intervention.
Obtain and maintain qualifications in all health, safety, and crisis intervention procedures (First Aid, CPR, SCIP-R, medication administration certification).
Complete agency training.
Fulfill all mandated reporting requirements, ensure compliance with agency policies, and adhere to organizational protocols.

Skills

Vocational activities
Recreational activities
Crisis intervention
First Aid
CPR
SCIP-R
Medication administration certification

Location

Pleasant Valley, NY

Work Type

Full-time
Day Shift
Weekdays

Experience Level

Based on experience, education and certifications

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

$20.00 - $24.25 Hourly

Benefits

Up to 6 weeks of paid time off (starting in your first year!)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Wellness program
Ongoing professional development
Discounted tuition at select colleges/universities
Scholarship program for those seeking educational experiences aligned with the role (*restrictions apply)
Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences

About the Company

Founded over 100 years ago (in 1924), Anderson Center for Autism is an award-winning, evidence-based organization providing educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs.
The organization's mission is to optimize the quality of life for individuals with autism and cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society.
The company offers a supportive, friendly work environment that values ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship, and opens doors to new professional opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Our organization is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist.
Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement.
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE