Direct Support Professional - RBSCL

Changing someone’s life can also change your own. When a direct support professional joins the Balance Autism team as an Autism Associate, they are not only jumping into an exciting career, they are touching the lives of the children they work with on a daily basis.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL BE:

• Inspiring personal growth
• Teaching self-care
• Encouraging social skills development
• In some cases, aiding in vocational skills.

YOU'RE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION IF...

• You are passionate for people and autism. Helping others gives you satisfaction, even if the person doesn’t express gratitude in return.
• You are a curious learner. As an Autism Associate, you will continually learn new lessons about the nature of human behavior and the brain. Those who are naturally curious will find their work more fulfilling.
• You are engaged. For you, this is more than a job—it’s a career and a passion. You recognize that our work has a profound impact on the families we serve, and you’re passionate about making an impact on their lives while opening new doors for your career. You’re all-in.
• You are data-driven. You recognize that data is essential to our approach. You diligently collect and report data and base your actions on the results.
• You are optimistic. Your work can be stressful and emotionally demanding. But, for the well-being of our clients and our team members, you approach each day with a positive attitude. You also communicate frequently with your supervisor and tell them when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

BENEFITS:

• $18.75/hr
• Become a CMA and receive higher compensation
• 403 (b) retirement plan with up to 8% employer match
• Student loan repayment program with up to 8% contribution match (Full-time only)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (Full-time only)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance (Full-time only)
• Generous PTO plans (Full-time only)

SUMMARY: RBSCL Autism Associates assist Persons Served in daily living skills and
follow behavioral plans by performing the duties listed below. These duties are 
performed individually and with peer associates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Ensures health and safety needs of the person served are met by communicating 
concerns or issues related to cleanliness, health and safety, and other needs to 
the individual and other appropriate staff. 
• Focus every day on supporting people with autism as they gain higher levels of 
independence, including skills related to hygiene, personal care, building social 
relationships and networks, communication, vocational, and community 
involvement as needed.
• Participates in the implementation, monitoring, and documentation of all 
personalized programs, autism specific strategies and innovative solutions to 
generate successful outcomes.
• Demonstrates appropriate duration of engagement with the individual by 
conducting natural environment training (i.e., utilizing naturally occurring 
opportunities for teaching and contriving additional teaching opportunities for 
requests, transfer of skills, and generalization) and direct instruction during the 
observation.
• Engages the individual in social and community interactions with peers and 
adults during activities that are appropriate for the repertoire of the individual 
served.
• Documents performance of targeted skills and goals accurately to provide 
information that leads to the development of learning strategies and goals 
including self-care skills, language development, behavior, and social skills. 
Complete all documentation according to departmental guidelines.
• Maintain communication with leadership and peers to provide the best service to 
Persons Served.
• Participate in team and departmental meetings and trainings as scheduled to 
review skills, develop new skills, improve current skills, and promote consistency.
• Demonstrates an understanding of procedures, policies, and individuals we 
serve.
• Properly uses training techniques and follows written Behavior Support Plans to 
de-escalate situations to prevent injury to the employee and others.
• May prepare or monitor meal preparation; may eat with person served to act as 
role model.
• Follows individual service plan including assisting Persons Served in Activities of 
Daily Living (ADL) per their plan goals. Including, but not limited to daily hygiene 
requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Salary : $19