Direct Support Professional - Adult Day Program

Avondale House; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & 401k

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Job summary

Avondale House is seeking a dedicated individual to provide direct support within the day habilitation program for adults with autism. You will train participants in daily living, social and vocational skills and accompany them to volunteer activities and community outings.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, a valid driver’s license, and experience with autistic or intellectually disabled individuals is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with autistic individuals preferred.
• Experience working with intellectually disabled individuals required.
• Patient, authoritative personality.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Train participants in the day program on life, social and vocational skills.
• Accompany and supervise participants at volunteer assignments and community activities.
• Drive participants to appointments and activities as scheduled.
• Show compassion, build rapport and encourage participants to reach their potential.
• Keep participants on task and redirect focus as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to meet participant needs in day habilitation.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Good communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Avondale House is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency that provides educational services to individuals with autism, a day program for adults, where clients receive training in daily living skills and pre-vocational activities and three group homes for adults unable to live in their own home. This position will provide direct support to the day program. Avondale House has been serving individuals with autism since 1976.

Avondale House offers a generous benefit program that includes medical and 401k with an employer contribution, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off and holiday leave.

Job Duties

• Trains participants in the day program on various life, social and vocational skills.
• Accompanies participants to volunteer assignments and supervises to ensure participants safety and to support participants with volunteer activity as needed.
• Drives participants to appointments, volunteer assignments, and other scheduled community activities.
• Shows compassion, builds rapport and encourages participants in order for them to develop into their full potential.
• Keeps participants on task and redirects focus.
• Works with staff throughout Avondale House to meet the needs of each participant in day habilitation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with autistic individuals preferred.
• Experience working with intellectually disabled individuals required.
• Patient, authoritative personality.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to implement non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Lifting/Moving up to 50 lbs and lifting moving up to 100 plus lbs with assistance.
• Ability to stand on your feet for 2-3 hours at a time.
• Stooping, kneeling, pushing and pulling may be required in this position.
• Must be capable of physically restraining clients if necessary.
• Must be able to handle situations that may be stressful at times.

Background Check Required

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by others assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. This job description may be amended at any time by management.

Avondale House is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or sexual orientation and gender identity.