What are the responsibilities and job description for the Autism Paraprofessional position at Cedar Care, LLC?
About us
Cedar Care, LLC is a medium business in Lanham, MD. We are rewarding, fun and collaborative.
Our work environment includes:
- Flexible working hours
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Casual work attire
Cedar Care
We are an organization licensed to provide healthcare services in the State of Maryland. Our Autism Care Services Division is approved to provide services under the Autism Waiver program. The mission of Cedar Care Autism Program is to maximize the abilities and quality of life of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities by providing services that enhance life skills, communication, social interaction and safety in collaboration with parents, professionals, and other service agencies.
Our services use the home and community environment as a learning experience and as an opportunity to illustrate and model alternative ways of behaving for the client.
We provide therapeutic services within homes and the community for clients ages 10 through 21 years. This involves after school hours through evenings and weekends.
REQUIREMENTS
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1 year of professional or personal experience with autism and/or behavior management
- *Full COVID-19 vaccination card is highly encouraged*
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adopt goals and task-oriented services intended to prevent or diffuse crisis
- Promote developmental and social skills growth and provide the client with behavior management skills
- Give a sense of security and safety to the client
- Assist the client with maintaining self-sufficiency and impulse control
- Improve the client’s positive self-expression and interpersonal communication
- Improve the client’s ability to function and cooperate in the home and community
- Reverse negative behaviors and attitudes, and foster stabilization.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24