What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver for Autistic Individuals position at Community Services for Autistic Adults & Children?
**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Residential Counselor to join our team at Community Services for Autistic Adults & Children. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with individuals with autism and be able to provide one-to-one direct care and support.
**Responsibilities:**
- Provide individualized support to residents, assisting with daily living activities such as money management, housekeeping, cooking, personal care, and socialization.
- Develop and maintain a warm, clean, and safe home environment that promotes optimal development of the resident.
- Implement the individual activity schedule of the resident, documenting all activities on the weekly activity schedule.
- Participate in the development of the Individual Program (IP) and implement it, alerting the Residential Supports Advisor when the IP needs a review.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a human services discipline (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, etc.) preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Two years' experience working with individuals with autism required if candidate only holds a high school diploma, or one year related experience if candidate holds an Associate's degree.
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills, patience, care, and concern for new and sometimes stressful situations, along with strong organizational skills to provide effective case management services.
