AUTISM SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (Elmont, NY)

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

Job summary

Lifes WORC in Elmont, NY is hiring for a Direct Care role. The overnight shift runs Thursday through Saturday, 11pm–9am, totaling 30 hours per week. The position is full-time with a pay range of $21.00 to $22.57 per hour, reflecting experience and location.

Responsibilities include supporting residents, implementing care plans, and documenting services, with a focus on person-centered care. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; SCIP certification is preferred, with AMAP

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• SCIP Certification preferred.
• Successful completion of AMAP medication administration course and annual recertification.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing oversight to people living in the residence.
• Implement Person Centered Residential Habilitation Plans.
• Provide training and support for each person per the individualized program.
• Drive agency vans and ensure safe driving practices.

Skills

Verbal and written communications

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

SCIP Certification

AMAP medication administration training

Job description

Job Category: Direct Care Staff 200

Requisition Number: AUTIS007312

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

Locations

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Elmont, NY 11003, USA

• Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $22.57 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

• This shift is 30 hours a week overnight Thursday - Saturday 11p-9a

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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