Part-Time Direct Support Partner – Autism and Nonverbal Support

Part-Time Direct Support Partner– Autism and Nonverbal Support

Schedule: 5 days per week, approximately 2 hours every day

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, dependable Direct Support Partner to support a nonverbal individual with autism. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and autism, along with basic sign language and Spanish communication skills.

Responsibilities:

-Support the participant with day-to-day independent living skills

-Teach and use basic sign language and other communication strategies to promote effective communication

-Use supportive behavior-management strategies such as positive reinforcement, prompting, fading, and redirection techniques

-Observe, understand, and respond appropriately to behaviors while providing patient person-centered support

-Collect data, document progress, and provide updates to the family on behavior and goals

-Foster independence, safety, and meaningful engagement in daily routines

Qualifications

-Experience supporting individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or nonverbal individuals.

-Have an understanding of nonverbal individuals, people with intellectual disabilities and autism

-Basic Spanish skills to communicate with family members

-Knowledge of basic sign language (ASL)

-Patient, dependable, and compassionate with strong communication skills

-Ability to maintain accurate documentation and progress notes

-Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to connect compassionately with clients of all ages

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Work Location: In person