Autism Support Specialist 35-45/Hour

United Home Care; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for increased hours

Leadership advancement

Job summary

United Home Care in California is seeking experienced professionals to provide in-home and community support for autistic teens and adults. You will help clients build independence, daily living skills, and communication while addressing behavioral challenges in real-world settings.

The role offers part-time hours with potential for increased hours and leadership advancement, emphasizing safe, respectful support and collaboration with families and a leadership team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with autistic teens or adults.
• Experience supporting moderate to high-support needs.
• Experience managing aggression and severe emotional dysregulation.
• Crisis intervention training (CPI, PCM, QBS, Pro-ACT, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support in homes and community environments.
• Help clients develop independence and daily living skills.
• Support emotional regulation and communication development.
• Navigate behavioral challenges safely and respectfully.
• Implement individualized support strategies.
• Collaborate closely with families and leadership.

Skills

Autism experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Crisis intervention training

Reliability

Transportation

Job description

Are you an experienced RBT, BCaBA, BCBA, Special Education Professional, OT, or SLP looking to apply your skills beyond the clinic?

Our Autism Independence Program helps autistic teens and young adults apply skills learned through therapy and school into meaningful real-world independence.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly in homes and community settings while helping clients build confidence, communication, self-regulation, and daily living skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support in homes and community environments
• Help clients develop independence and daily living skills
• Support emotional regulation and communication development
• Navigate behavioral challenges safely and respectfully
• Implement individualized support strategies
• Collaborate closely with families and leadership

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with autistic teens or adults
• Experience supporting moderate to high-support needs
• Experience managing aggression, severe emotional dysregulation, sensory overload, or challenging behaviors
• Crisis intervention training (CPI, PCM, QBS, Pro-ACT, or equivalent)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Reliable transportation

Benefits

Compensation

• $35-$45/hour depending on experience
• Part-time to start
• Opportunity for increased hours and leadership advancement

If you're passionate about helping autistic individuals succeed in the real world, we'd love to hear from you.