Support a Woman with Autism in her mid-twenties at her day program
Future Centered CarePosted 3 days ago
We are seeking a 1:1 support person to support an Autistic young woman at her program in Manhattan, Midtown East. RBT/BCBA Experience a plus!
Hours: The client needs support at her program on Mondays 10am-3pm and Tuesdays 1-6pm. Please note – Candidates do not need availability for both days to apply!
Job Requirements:
-Experience as a caregiver for a young adult with disabilities and challenging behaviors
-Experience working with people with minimal language and non-speakers
-Willingness to be flexible and creative to support adults with various needs and challenges
-Ability to remain calm under pressure and experience using de-escalation techniques
-Strong communication skills
Job Responsibilities: Your responsibilities may include some or all of the following tasks:
-Help regulate and de-escalate client if/when she has trouble regulating herself
-Provide one-on-one support for a young adult with autism while she participates in her program
-Engage the client in activities like drawing, music, puzzles, and introduce new interests.
-Collaborate with therapists, caregivers, and family for consistent care.
About Us
We are a private case management company that provides case management services for adults with disabilities and their families! Families hire us to support with all areas of their adult child's life, including finding staff people to work with their adult children.
