Autism Independence Coach (In-Home & Community)

United Home Care; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for increased hours

Leadership advancement

Job summary

United Home Care in California is seeking experienced professionals to provide in-home and community support for autistic teens and adults. You will help clients build independence, daily living skills, and communication while addressing behavioral challenges in real-world settings.

The role offers part-time hours with potential for increased hours and leadership advancement, emphasizing safe, respectful support and collaboration with families and a leadership team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with autistic teens or adults.
• Experience supporting moderate to high-support needs.
• Experience managing aggression and severe emotional dysregulation.
• Crisis intervention training (CPI, PCM, QBS, Pro-ACT, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support in homes and community environments.
• Help clients develop independence and daily living skills.
• Support emotional regulation and communication development.
• Navigate behavioral challenges safely and respectfully.
• Implement individualized support strategies.
• Collaborate closely with families and leadership.

Skills

Autism experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Crisis intervention training

Reliability

Transportation

Job description

United Home Care in California is seeking experienced professionals to provide in-home and community support for autistic teens and adults. You will help clients build independence, daily living skills, and communication while addressing behavioral challenges in real-world settings.

The role offers part-time hours with potential for increased hours and leadership advancement, emphasizing safe, respectful support and collaboration with families and a leadership team.