Autism & Mental Health Tech (Supported Living)

Lifeworks: Autism Services; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Education Perks

Financial Security

Work-Life Balance

Family Care

Job summary

Lifeworks is seeking a 3rd shift Autism & Mental Health Technician to join our growing team in Ohio. You will work in homes, vocational settings, and communities to support adults with autism, providing clinical exposure and mentorship while addressing neurodevelopmental and mental health needs.

Paid training and opportunities for advancement, flexible hours, and supervision hours for BCBA/BCaBA candidates are offered. This role supports healthcare, psychology, and education pathways.

Qualifications

• Sensitive in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups.
• Ability to perform responsibilities with initiative and independent judgment.
• Experience working with individuals with ASD adults and their families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide managed care, support and training for consumers in vocation, daily living skills, community integration, communication and wellness.
• Ensure safety and well-being while promoting independence and respecting choices.
• Plan and organize daily activities to optimize programming.
• Aid in modeling socially acceptable alternatives to negative behavior.
• Protect consumers from harm and handle emergencies appropriately.
• Role model pro-social, mediation and self-management skills.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology / ABA / Special Education or related field

High School Diploma required

Job description

Benefits and Salary:

The starting salary for this position is$19 per hour.

At Lifeworks, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.

Our offerings include:

• Healthcare:Comprehensive medical (free option available), dental, vision & FSAs
• Education Perks:50% CWRU MSW tuition discount & free supervision for licensed roles
• Financial Security:403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Work-Life Balance:Generous PTO, paid holidays, and 24/7 EAP support
• Family Care:Fertility/IVF coverage, childcare FSA, and pet insurance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education or related field preferred. High School Diploma required.
• Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment
• Must be at least 20years old in order to apply
• Experience working with individuals with ASD adults and their families preferred. Experience in the realm of vocational training preferred.

Shift Availability:

This is a 3rd shift position. Schedule options are 10pm-6am and 9pm-7am. We have part-time, full-time, and weekend schedules available.

Agency Summary:

Lifeworks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that individuals with autism lead healthy and enriched lives by providing essential clinical services across the lifespan.Founded in 2013, Lifeworks provides residential, vocational, and educational opportunities for adults throughout Northeast Ohio with a diagnosis of autism. Among its array of services, the agency offers behavioral health and Applied Behavior Analytic services for individuals of all ages who are on the spectrum.

Position Summary:

Lifeworks is currently hiring a 3rd shift Autism & Mental Health Technician to be a part of our growing and dynamic team! As the Autism & Mental Health Technician, you will work in homes, vocational settings, and broader communities to positively impact the lives of adults with Autism. At Lifeworks, you will gain an immersive clinical experience working alongside professionals who strive daily to address the neurodevelopmental and mental health symptoms of service recipients.

For professionals seeking a fulfilling and challenging work experience that will propel them toward an career in healthcare, psychology, behavior analysis, psychiatry, social work, counseling, education, nursing, public health, speech, occupational, or physical therapy, the Autism & Mental Health Technician role may be a great fit.

At Lifeworks, we offer paid training as well as opportunities for you to advance your career through direct mentorship, flexible hours, and great field work experience. We also offer supervision hours for BCBA and BCaBA candidates.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide managed care, support and training for consumers in the areas of vocation, functional daily living skills, community integration, communication, social skills and general wellness.
• Assure the safety and well-being of each individual while promoting independence and respecting each individual’s choices, needs and rights.
• Plan and organize daily activities to optimize programming for consumers.
• Aid in the management and modeling of socially acceptable alternatives to negative and destructive behavior.
• Protect consumers from physical and emotional harm emanating from themselves, others or the environment.
• Properly handle emergencies such as injuries and acting-out situations.
• Role model pro-social, mediation and self-management skills.