Autism Program Coordinator

Specialized Residential Services; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

RSI Community in North Carolina is seeking an Autism Program Coordinator to lead our autism residential program and make a lasting impact on the people we support.

In this hands-on leadership role you will spend time in residential homes, coach staff, learn each individual's preferences, and oversee service delivery while collaborating with families, guardians and clinical partners.

Qualifications

• Qualified Professional (QP) status under 10A NCAC 27G.0104 is required.
• Experience with autism-specific practices (TEACCH or ABA) preferred but not required.
• Passion for person-centered care and supporting individuals with IDD.

Responsibilities

• Spend time in our six residential homes building relationships with the people we support.
• Coach supervisors and Direct Support Professionals in autism-informed, person-centered care.
• Learn each individual's preferences, routines, and communication styles—and help your team do the same.
• Oversee service delivery, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with families, guardians, healthcare providers, and clinical partners.

Skills

Leadership

Autism-informed practices

Coaching and development

Regulatory awareness

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with autism and creating meaningful, person-centered care? RSI Community is looking for an Autism Program Coordinator to lead our autism residential program and make a lasting impact on the people we support.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will:

• Spend real time in our six residential homes , building relationships with the people we support.
• Coach supervisors and Direct Support Professionals in autism-informed, person-centered care.
• Learn each individual's preferences, routines, and communication styles—and help your team do the same.
• Oversee service delivery, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with families, guardians, healthcare providers, and clinical partners.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Qualified Professional (QP) status under 10A NCAC 27G .0104 — Required

Experience with autism-specific practices, such as TEACCH or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) — Preferred, but not required

A passion for person-centered care, team development, and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

WHY RSI COMMUNITY?

At RSI, our culture of care extends to the people we support and the team members who serve them.

Collaborative senior leadership

Opportunity to shape a program that matters

A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and their families

YOUR LEADERSHIP CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Join RSI Community and help build a program where every individual is known, valued, and supported.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Peer Recognition

Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Job Security

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.