ABOUT US
Autism Breakthrough provides a range of tailored services to adults with autism and their families and serves as a resource for the broader community. This includes creating a community-based neighborhood that serves adults with a diverse range of abilities. This neighborhood offers a range of high quality and efficient housing, training programs, and work/leisure opportunities for adults with autism and provides a focal point for connecting to and engaging with the larger community. Our goal is to teach, encourage, and support individuals with disabilities to live rewarding lives.

Come work as an ECF Direct Support Professional where work really doesn't feel like work!

If you have a heart in caring for individuals with intellectual disabilities and would love to be a part of taking them out into the community to do exciting things. COME AND JOIN THE TEAM today!

No Experience is necessary. Training will be provided and paid for.

Summary

Direct Support Professionals assist people with autism in residential and community settings, modeling and teaching skills, participating in recreational activities, providing transportation, supporting people on jobs, and helping people achieve personal outcomes. The DSP job title includes various work assignments including: personal assistant, job coach, residential staff, day service staff, behavior aide, and recreation staff. Specialized training may be required for particular assignments. DSPs are part of a professional team responsible for assisting each individual to live a safe, enjoyable life in their community with opportunities to learn and to exercise increasing independence and control over their lives.

Qualifications/Abilities
HS Diploma or GED.

DSPs must: meet all requirements of licensing, regulatory and accrediting entities; possess a valid driver’s license; be able to work in close harmony with other staff in a team environment; be able to read and write and follow verbal and written instructions; present an objective outlook at all times; present an acceptable and morally upstanding character as well as physical appearance; be alert and observant during duty hours; be emotionally stable; have no restriction in areas of lifting(50 lbs) on occasion, bending or prolonged standing; demonstrate a commitment to assisting people with developmental disabilities to participate fully in the life of their community; have a safe vehicle and good driving record, adequate insurance, license; possess varied interests and personal connections in the local community; have a proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer or school history); be able to work as part of a team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person