AUTISM SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (Valley Stream, NY)

Life's WORC; Village of Valley Stream (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Life's WORC in Valley Stream, NY is seeking a Part-Time Direct Care Staff to support residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Saturday-Sunday shift (16 hours) from 7am to 3pm provides hands-on residential habilitation and daily living support in a compassionate team setting.

You will help implement person-centered plans, assist with documentation, and drive agency vans when needed. A high school diploma is preferred, along with prior experience and a valid driver's

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 document services electronically.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

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

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Category: Direct Care Staff 200

Requisition Number: AUTIS007335

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

Locations

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Valley Stream, NY 11580, 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 16 hours Saturday and Sunday 7a-3p

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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