Autism Support Specialist & Community Living Coach

Breakthrough Corporation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthrough Corporation seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with autism in community living and services. The role spans personal assistance, job coaching, and community engagement, with training to promote independence.

DSPs work with a professional team to support safe, engaging lives with opportunities to learn. Responsibilities include supervision, ADL training, documentation, transportation, and implementing care plans.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Must read and write, and follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of persons supported.
• Providing training in Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).
• Documentation of services.
• Transportation.
• Crisis Intervention.
• Implement ISP action steps and staff instructions.
• Maintain agency policies and participate in meetings.
• Assist individuals to learn, practice and master skills.

Skills

Reading & writing

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Breakthrough Corporation seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with autism in community living and services. The role spans personal assistance, job coaching, and community engagement, with training to promote independence.

DSPs work with a professional team to support safe, engaging lives with opportunities to learn. Responsibilities include supervision, ADL training, documentation, transportation, and implementing care plans.