Part-time Personal Assistant for Adult with Autism

Important: If you do not have experience working with an adult with autism AND do not

have ABA experience, please do not apply. Only candidates who meet all the requirements

will be considered.

Location: In Person, La Habra, CA 90631

Schedule:

Tuesdays &; Thursdays 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (16 hours)

Optional Monday 1:30PM - 6:30PM

(Approximate times may vary by about 30 minutes. There is also a possibility of additional

available hours during the week if available )

Pay

• $30 an hour
• Part-time

Required Experience

• Experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Strong background in ABA principles and therapy.
• Experience with behavior management and behavior support plans.
• Experience working with adults with moderate autism, including impulsive behaviors.
• Ability to follow behavior support plans and maintain consistency.
• Strong observational skills and clear communication with family and team.

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Calm, patient, dependable, and attentive.
• Strong communication and observation skills.

Transportation & Legal Requirements

• Provide transportation.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug test

Job Description:

We are seeking a patient, reliable, and compassionate female Personal Assistant/Caregiver to

support an adult female (34 yo) with moderate autism and limited verbal communication. The

client lives with a loving family and has a friendly and cheerful personality who enjoys social

interaction. She is very capable and independent but does have impulsive behavior. She

receives ABA therapy, and this role works collaboratively with her therapy goals while focusing

on social recreation, daily living support, safety, and meaningful engagement.

Responsibilities

 Assist in the community setting for social recreational activities

 Support communication using verbal prompts

 Reinforce strategies and routines recommended by the ABA therapy team

 Assist with emotional regulation and transitions between activities

 Provide structure, supervision, and encouragement toward independence

 Assist with daily activities at home (occasionally), with supervision, and light household

tasks related to the individual such as simple cooking (such as making turkey sandwich

or Mac ’n cheese).

 Assist at swimming, supervision, secure personal belongings in the locker, changing,

showering, blow drying hair, etc.

This Role Is a Good Fit If You Are

 Comfortable working with individuals who use limited communication

 Fun, interactive, consistent, nurturing, and respectful of boundaries

 Able to stay calm during moments of frustration or dysregulation

 Reliable, punctual, mature, compassionate

 Able to maintain clean-hygiene and professional attire

Benefits:

 Consistent schedule

 Mileage reimbursement

 Supportive family and therapy team

 Training and ongoing guidance by BT/BCBA

 Competitive pay based on experience

 Rewarding, purposeful work

*This position is funded through the Orange County Regional Center under the Self-Determination Program. Staff are selected and supervised by the client’s family.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30