Autism Support Specialist with Flexible Schedule & Growth

ServiceNet Inc.; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

ServiceNet is seeking compassionate individuals for the Individual Support Specialist 1 role in Chicopee, Holyoke and Ludlow. This part-time position involves engaging in recreational outings, assisting with skill-building, and helping participants become more independent within the community.

Applicants should be at least 18, possess a valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle, have a high school diploma or GED, and preferably 1+ year of autism-support experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle available for all scheduled hours.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 or more years of experience supporting individual with Autism in home or community.

Responsibilities

• Engage, assist, instruct, motivate and monitor individuals in social/recreational, skill building and family directed activities.
• Learn the individualized services of each person and participate in their routine implementation.
• Accompany individual to appointments, social functions, recreational activities and other planned events as requested by the supervisor, to include providing transportation.
• Complete related records as required and instructed by supervisor per standard format ensuring confidentiality and safe keeping of documents.
• Respond and relate to routine inquiries, visitors, the Individual’s family, friends and allied staff or professionals as outlined in program standards or by the program supervisor.
• Submit weekly or bi-weekly time sheets with summaries of activities in a timely manner.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ServiceNet is seeking compassionate individuals for the Individual Support Specialist 1 role in Chicopee, Holyoke and Ludlow. This part-time position involves engaging in recreational outings, assisting with skill-building, and helping participants become more independent within the community.

Applicants should be at least 18, possess a valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle, have a high school diploma or GED, and preferably 1+ year of autism-support experience.