Autism Day Program Lead & Skills Coach

Avondale House; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Avondale House is a Houston-based nonprofit serving individuals with autism through a day program, residential homes, and pre-vocational activities. The organization provides extensive benefits including medical, 401(k) with employer contribution, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid time off.

The Day Program Director oversees program operations, guides staff, develops IPPs, creates lesson plans, markets the program, and coordinates community-based activities while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with autistic individuals preferred.
• Patient, authoritative personality.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages Day Program, offering choice and creative activities in a positive environment.
• Supervises Day Program Direct Support Professionals to include: hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and retaining staff.
• Develops, implements, and monitors each participant’s Individual Program Plan (IPP).
• Creates Lesson Plans and ensures implementation.
• Markets the Day Program through participation in Transition Fairs.
• Oversees admission of new Day Program participants.
• Serves as back up to Direct Support Professional staff as needed.
• Ensures each individual participates in community-based instruction (CBI), including grocery and supply shopping and other recreational outings.
• Training participants in the day program on various life, social and vocational skills.
• Drives and accompanies participants to routine and emergency doctor’s appointments, volunteer assignments, and other scheduled community activities and supervises to ensure participants safety.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program management

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED required

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Avondale House is a Houston-based nonprofit serving individuals with autism through a day program, residential homes, and pre-vocational activities. The organization provides extensive benefits including medical, 401(k) with employer contribution, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid time off.

The Day Program Director oversees program operations, guides staff, develops IPPs, creates lesson plans, markets the program, and coordinates community-based activities while ensuring