Autism Support Assistant — Classroom Impact & Growth

Valley Behavioral Health; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-Demand Pay

PTO 15 days

Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Professional Development

Descripción de la vacante

Valley Behavioral Health invites applications for an Autism Assistant at Pingree Center in Salt Lake City. This full-time role supports children and adolescents with autism, helping them develop essential life, communication, and social skills within a classroom setting.

You will work closely with an Autism Specialist to design and implement treatment programs, assist in delivering education materials, and support clients in home and community contexts.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three months of autism or direct client care experience is required.

Responsabilidades

• Assists the Autism Specialist in developing individualized programs for children with autism; focuses on social, communication, and behavioral skills.
• Assumes leadership in the classroom when the Autism Specialist is unavailable; ensures a structured and productive learning environment.
• Assists clients with participation in classroom, skills groups, and educational support as assigned.
• Supports the treatment team with academic structure through behavioral techniques and procedures.
• Implements therapeutic and behavioral interventions to encourage self-management, communication, and social skills.
• Ensures client wellbeing by assisting with hygiene responsibilities as required.
• De-escalates clients appropriately and safely.
• Follows agency documentation policies for assessments, care plans, treatment transitions and discharge plans.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams regarding clinical aspects of treatment.
• Adheres to ethical and legal standards and meets direct care expectations.
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities to meet licensure, certification, and agency requirements.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Valley Behavioral Health invites applications for an Autism Assistant at Pingree Center in Salt Lake City. This full-time role supports children and adolescents with autism, helping them develop essential life, communication, and social skills within a classroom setting.

You will work closely with an Autism Specialist to design and implement treatment programs, assist in delivering education materials, and support clients in home and community contexts.