What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Support for Young Adult with Autism position at FELLO?
Personal Support for Young Adult with Autism
Location: Hyattsville, MD
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week
Pay:
About the Position
We are looking for a kind, patient, dependable, and caring person to provide one-on-one
support for Nayeli, a 22-year-old young woman with autism.
Nayeli is friendly, energetic, and outgoing. She enjoys music, arts and crafts, dancing,
swimming, bowling, going to the library, and going to the mall.
The goal of this position is to help Nayeli continue learning everyday skills, build confidence,
and become more independent at home and in the community. She learns best through
repetition, patience, consistency, encouragement, and correction.
What You’ll Help With
- Communication and practicing speaking in complete sentences
- Personal hygiene and daily routines
- Household tasks such as dishes, cleaning, and organizing
- Reading, spelling, and other educational activities
- Safety awareness at home and in public
- Practicing social and communication skills
- Going on community outings and helping her practice independence
- Encouraging her to complete tasks on her own with guidance and reminders
- Providing one-on-one supervision and making sure she is safe
- Following a consistent routine and helping reinforce the skills she is learning
Nayeli’s plan focuses on increasing her independence with daily living skills, building
socialization skills, participating in the community, and maintaining her health and safety.
Requirements for the Position
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Willing to complete a background check
- Valid government-issued ID
- Experience working with adults on the autism spectrum
- Patient, dependable, caring, and consistent
- Comfortable providing one-on-one supervision
- Able to follow routines and provide repetition, reminders, and gentle correction
- Comfortable helping with personal hygiene and daily living skills
- Comfortable accompanying Nayeli on community outings
- Committed to helping her learn and become more independent
English or Spanish is fine. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Schedule
Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Approximately 20 hours per week
We are hoping to find someone who can be a consistent, positive, and supportive person in
Nayeli’s life. We want someone who will be patient with her, celebrate her progress, and help her
practice the skills she needs to become more independent.
Interested?
Please send us a little information about yourself, your resume, your experience working with
adults on the autism spectrum, your availability, and why you think you would be a good fit for
Nayeli.
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in working with Nayeli, and what qualities do you have that you believe would make you a good fit for her?
- Please tell us a little about yourself and your experience providing one-on-one support to adults with autism or other developmental disabilities.
- Are you comfortable assisting with personal hygiene and daily living skills when needed?
Experience:
- Personal Support : 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
- First Aid Certification (Required)
Location:
- Hyattsville, MD 20782 (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hyattsville, MD 20782 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $27