Autism Support Specialist, Entry-Level
Holding Hands Inc
Autism Support Specialist, Entry Level
Holding Hands Inc
part-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California
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💰 $22 - $28 per hour
Job Level
Entry Level
About the role
- Use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support children and teens in reaching their full potential
- Work one-on-one with clients in their home, school, or one of the clinics
- Follow a personalized therapy plan created by the clinical team
- Use play, routines, and activities to teach new skills and reduce challenging behaviors
- Track progress by taking notes and recording behaviors
- Encourage independence and build everyday life skills
- Celebrate client progress and successes
- Receive thorough training and ongoing support from a multi-disciplinary clinical team
- Conduct sessions primarily 2–4 hours each and appointment-based scheduling
- Be available at least 4 days per week, for a minimum of 15 hours after 3pm
- Travel to client locations; employer schedules clients within ~20 miles or 30 minutes to minimize commute time
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (paid or unpaid)
- Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds, sit, and run as needed.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable source of transportation, and active auto insurance
- Must be comfortable commuting 20 miles or 30 minutes to client sessions
- Passion for working with children, youth, and young adults with developmental disabilities
- Preferred: Associate or bachelor's degree
- Preferred: ABA experience or RBT Certified
- Preferred: CPR certification in both pediatrics and adults
- Preferred: Experienced and comfortable managing a wide variety of maladaptive behaviors, ranging anywhere from non-compliance, elopement, verbal and physical aggression, self-injurious behaviors, etc.
