AUTISM SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (Amity Harbor, NY)

Life's WORC; Amity Harbor (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifes WORC in Amity Harbor, NY is seeking an Autism Support Professional to provide direct care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism. The role requires facilitating daily living activities, implementing individualized plans, and ensuring safety in a residence setting.

The position emphasizes effective communication, documentation, and flexibility with scheduling, including weekend and evening shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience assisting persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and/or Autism.
• Ability to support people with Autism and those who may display challenging behaviors.
• SCIP Certified preferred.
• Medication administration (AMAP) course and annual recertification required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to document services electronically.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing oversight to people living in the residence.
• Implement Person Centered Residential Habilitation Plans.
• Provide training and support for each person in accordance with the individual personalized program plan.
• Have scheduling flexibility; may be required to work beyond the normal shift.
• Drive agency vans and demonstrate safe driving practices.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

AUTISM SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (Amity Harbor, NY)

Job Category : Direct Care Staff 200

Requisition Number : AUTIS007352

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $21 USD per hour

Locations

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Amity Harbor, NY 11701, USA

Description

• This shift is 40 hours - Monday - Thursday- 2p-10p ; Sunday 3p - 11pm $21.00-$22.57

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior experience assisting persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and/or Autism
• Ability to support people with Autism and people who may display challenging behaviors
• SCIP Certified preferred
• Successfully complete the medication administration (AMAP) course and annual recertification
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to learn how to document services electronically
• Valid Driver’s License required

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide ongoing oversight to people living in the residence
• Implement Person Centered Residential Habilitation Plans
• Provide training and support for each person in accordance with the individual personalized program plan
• Have scheduling flexibility; may be required to work beyond the normal shift
• Drive agency vans and demonstrate safe driving practices

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