Autism Support Specialist — Daytime, Growth & Benefits

Valley Behavioral Health; Parkman (ME); On-site; USD 20,173 - 28,731; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On‑Demand Pay

15 days PTO + holidays + wellness days

Health & Insurance Benefits

HSA with company match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Tuition/licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Behavioral Health at Pingree Center seeks an Autism Assistant to support children and adolescents with autism in educational settings. You will work closely with the Autism Specialist to design and implement treatment programs and learning materials that foster essential life, communication, and social skills.

You will assist in delivering comprehensive care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help create meaningful, growth‑oriented experiences in home and community

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three months of autism or direct client care experience.
• Agency Provided Certifications, CPR, Valley de-escalation certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized programs focusing on social, communication, and behavioral skills.
• Lead the classroom when the Autism Specialist is unavailable to maintain a structured learning environment.
• Assist clients with participation in classroom and skills groups.
• Support the treatment team with academic structure and behavioral techniques.
• Implement interventions to promote self-management, communication, and social skills.
• Assist with client wellbeing and hygiene as needed.
• De-escalate clients safely and appropriately.
• Follow documentation policies for assessments, care plans, transitions and discharge.
• Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams on clinical aspects of treatment.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Behavioral techniques

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Valley Behavioral Health at Pingree Center seeks an Autism Assistant to support children and adolescents with autism in educational settings. You will work closely with the Autism Specialist to design and implement treatment programs and learning materials that foster essential life, communication, and social skills.

You will assist in delivering comprehensive care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help create meaningful, growth‑oriented experiences in home and community