Autism Life Skills Coach: Community & Vocational Support

North Jersey Friendship House, Inc.; Wayne (NJ); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

North Jersey Friendship House, Inc. is seeking a Day Program staff member to support individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities in developing skills for independence and community integration.

The role involves community-based and classroom-style activities, aligned with DDD and Medicaid guidelines. You will lead groups, coordinate activities, transport members with a 12-passenger van, and ensure safety during outings, reporting to the Program Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of one year experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license (minimum 3-year driving experience).
• Experience using electronic health record (EHR) system preferred.
• Minimum 21 years of age.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and lead meaningful groups to facilitate member's personal, social, vocational and independent growth.
• Assist members with following their daily activity schedule.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, programs, businesses and employers to ensure ongoing connections for community inclusion and learning opportunities.
• Work with program manager and plan recreational activities of daily living outings.
• Drive up to a 12-passenger van to transport members to and from program and/or community activities as needed.
• Supervise members on community activities and ensure their safety.
• Attend and participate in supervision sessions with program manager as scheduled.
• Document program member's progress towards ISP goals and objectives according to DDD and Medicaid guidelines.
• Work with Program Manager on review of members' progress and recommendations for new goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Manager or Director of Day and Community Services.

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Description du poste

North Jersey Friendship House, Inc. is seeking a Day Program staff member to support individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities in developing skills for independence and community integration.

The role involves community-based and classroom-style activities, aligned with DDD and Medicaid guidelines. You will lead groups, coordinate activities, transport members with a 12-passenger van, and ensure safety during outings, reporting to the Program Manager.