Autism Direct Support Coach — Community Care & Growth

Intermountain Centers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Centers is hiring a Direct Support professional to provide supervision and therapeutic support for members in home and community settings in accordance with its treatment philosophy and evidence-based behavior techniques.

The role includes developing activity plans, coordinating with families, maintaining comprehensive documentation, monitoring medications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and working as part of a team to support members and their families.

Qualifications

• One year verified experience volunteering or working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of activity plans for members who are participating in agency programs.
• Works with families and members to achieve the goals described in the individual service plan.
• Ensures continuity of member’s program through program data sheets, community outing sheets, and other documentation.
• Maintains a daily log of pertinent events and information to be communicated with other appropriate staff and professionals; completes other documentation as required or requested by supervisor in charge of setting.
• Maintains member files in accordance with ICHD and contractual standards.
• Reports variables that might affect the member (e.g., illness, relocation, medication).
• Monitors self-administration of medication.
• Complies with applicable legal, regulatory and workplace reporting requirements (e.g., mandatory abuse and neglect reporting).
• Communicates effectively with members, families, supervisor and other stakeholders.
• Briefs families and caregivers regarding member needs and progress (e.g., providing verbal summary of sessions, confirming pick up/drop-off times, requesting hygiene supplies).
• Maintains daily physical condition of agency vehicles, to include daily mileage logs and maintenance logs to be submitted to supervisor per time scale given.
• Follows agency purchasing and accounting procedures.
• Completes all training required by licensing and/or agency, or as requested by supervisor.
• Maintains professional boundaries with members, families and other stakeholders.
• Maintains an approved schedule, acceptable level of attendance, and accurate timesheet.
• Works as a member of a team serving members and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Intermountain Centers is hiring a Direct Support professional to provide supervision and therapeutic support for members in home and community settings in accordance with its treatment philosophy and evidence-based behavior techniques.

The role includes developing activity plans, coordinating with families, maintaining comprehensive documentation, monitoring medications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and working as part of a team to support members and their families.