What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUPPORT STAFF position at CENTER FOR AUTISM EDUCATION?
Job Details
Job Location: Adult Day Program - Saint Peters, MO
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $19.00 - $21.10 Hourly
Description
- prepares the room/program at the beginning of the day, including picture schedules, data sheets, and other visual supports as needed.
- utilizes basic behavior principles including visual supports, behavior maps, visual schedules, social stories, and augmentative communication.
- provides assistants with toileting and personal hygiene with all consumers.
- implements 1:1, to 1:4 instruction of curriculum/activities given by the QDDP as well as executes behavior plans as directed by Director of Day Services, Case Manager, or Behavior Specialist.
- interacts with consumer appropriately and initiates leisure activities throughout the day.
- implements community-based outings as planned throughout each day.
- supervises and maintains the safety of all consumers at all times including continuous supervision of assigned consumers.
- records and dates (day/month/year) all data including behavior data and data for activities as directed by the QDDP.
- performs tasks as directed by the QDDP and the Director of Day Service as necessary.
- completes training as outlined in The Center for Autism Education policy book.
- effectively completes SCM training and uses techniques taught to intervene with a student experiencing crisis.
- effectively able to stoop, bend, lift up to 20 pounds, kneel, sit on the floor, walk a distance of up to one mile at a time, and run at a brisk pace in order to support a consumer who elopes.
Qualifications
The employee should demonstrate the philosophy and values of The Center for Autism Education, adhering strictly to the principles of Applied Behavior analysis and Code of Ethics, while giving leadership and innovation in the field. Direct Support Staff should be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma, and experience with IDD population is preferred
Adults, parents, and families of The Center of Autism Education will be the population served by this position. Interpersonal Skills will require oral and written communication skills to communicate with staff and families.
Salary : $19 - $21