In-Home Life Skills Instructor – Adult Autism Program

In-Home Life Skills Instructor – Adult Autism Program

Hummelstown, PA

Are you looking for a position where:

• You can play an integral role in equipping and empowering individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), allowing them to maximize their potential and lead meaningful lives.
• Each day presents an opportunity to engage in various activities and allows you to utilize your creativity and resourcefulness to increase your client's active participation
• You will enjoy a level of independence in your workday while providing ongoing training and continuing education opportunities – working with clients in their homes and communities
• Year-round work with steady daytime hours, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefit package is available
• It's not just a job but a career where you can build lasting relationships with your teammates, clients, and their families while having the opportunity for professional growth and advancement

One of Central PA's most comprehensive service providers for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) seeks In-Home Life Skills Instructors for their adult autism programs in Dauphin, Lebanon, and York Counties. This position is ideal for behavioral health professionals passionate about providing hands-on personal, vocational, and therapeutic services to assist adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) gain independence in their lives and communities.

As an In-Home Life Skills Instructor, you will:

• Work 1:1 or 2:1 with clients, providing self-care, communication, motor skills, relationship development, and socialization services for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder in various community settings
• Provide "hands-on" support for clients in Activities of Daily Living (ADL), implement the behavior plans and programs, and maintain professional relationships with the client's family and community partners
• Assist clients in their homes

Education, Experience, and Training Requirements for an In-Home Life Skills Instructor:

• REQUIRED - High School Diploma
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Education, or other Human Services related field
• Previous experience working with children, adolescents, or adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other behavioral health disorders (therapeutic support staff, paraprofessionals, personal care assistants (PCA), special education teacher's aides, etc.)
• REQUIRED - A Valid PA Driver's license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation
• Willing to transport clients in your vehicle

What We Offer Our In-Home Life Skills Instructor:

• Competitive Pay: Starting at $20/hour
• FT Daytime Schedule
• No evenings or weekends
• Health, Dental, & Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program for continuing education

If you are interested in a career in mental and behavioral health or special education and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please submit your resume.

Key Words: Autism, therapeutic support staff, paraprofessional, special education teacher's aide, personal care assistant (PCA), behavioral health, child, children, applied behavior analysis

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