Enrichment Support Specialist

LeRoy Haynes; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

LeRoy Haynes is seeking an Enrichment Support Specialist to assist adults with autism in a day program setting. The role involves helping with daily living skills, promoting independence, and encouraging social interaction on-site in La Verne, CA.

Responsibilities include supervising personal care, assisting meals, documenting daily data, and coordinating activities. Requires a high school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred and crisis intervention/First Aid CPR training within three months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related fields.
• Ability to pass crisis intervention training within three months.
• Ability to pass First Aid/CPR certification within three months.
• Reliable, caring, and able to support clients’ life skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and/or assist clients with dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Assist clients during lunch and snack, including food preparation and cleanup.
• Socialize with clients and help them access peer interactions and engagement.
• Use verbal praise and behavior reinforcement.
• Monitor the safety of clients on campus and during field trips.
• Provide individualized assistance during all program activities.
• Assist with daily activities, projects, and workshops, and encourage participant communication and independence.
• Complete related paperwork and daily data.
• Assist with assessments periodically.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Clear communication

Crisis intervention (training ready)

First Aid/CPR training (3 months)

Reliable & caring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate HQ La Verne - La Verne, CA 91750

Salary Range: $20.30 - $24.81 Hourly

SUMMARY

The Enrichment Support Specialist supports adults with autism or developmental disabilities in a day program setting. This role includes helping with daily living tasks, encouraging social interaction, and guiding activities that promote independence and personal growth.

JOB DUTIES

• Supervise and/or assist clients with dressing, grooming, and hygiene
• Assist with daily living activities
• Assist clients during lunch and snack, including food preparation and cleanup
• Socialize with clients and help them access peer interactions and engagement
• Use verbal praise and behavior reinforcement
• Monitor the safety of clients on campus and during field trips
• Provide individualized assistance during all program activities
• Assist with daily activities, projects, and workshops, and encourage participant communication and independence
• Complete related paperwork and documentation, including daily data
• Assist with assessments periodically
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time standing, walking on sloped/hilly areas of campus, carrying, driving, lifting (up to 50 pounds), listening, speaking, reaching, writing, and participating in restraint procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Prior experience in supporting individuals with autism or developmental disabilities is preferred
• Work onsite and meet the needs of the clients that they serve.
• Ability to pass and utilize crisis intervention training within three months of employment
• Ability to pass and utilize First Aid and CPR Certification within three months of employment
• Reliable, caring, and comfortable, helping others build life skills
• Able to work as part of a team and communicate clearly in a positive manner
• Willing to learn and support the program’s structure and goals
• Adapts to change in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Must fulfill all requirements of employment, including clearance of all required background records (e.g. Department of Justice, Child Abuse, California Community Care Licensing, County Sanction List, etc.), professional, physical examination, and drug testing