Part-Time Enhanced Support Staff

Terrapin House, Inc.; Downingtown (Chester County); Remote; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Terrapin House, Inc. in Downingtown, PA invites a Part-Time Enhanced Support Professional to join a team supporting a vibrant young woman working toward greater independence, meaningful relationships, and community activity.

You’ll provide thoughtful behavioral support, help build everyday living skills, teach new abilities, and collaborate with her support team to create engaging experiences—including theater, music, coffee outings, volunteering, and social events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in psychology, education, special education, counseling, social work, or a related field.
• NADD Competency-Based Certification in Dual Diagnosis IDD/MI.
• RBT certification current.
• Experience supporting individuals with Autism, OCD, developmental disabilities, or mental health/behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide thoughtful, positive behavioral support
• Help build independence and everyday living skills
• Teach, coach, and reinforce new skills
• Support successful community and social experiences
• Help develop creative strategies for everyday challenges
• Encourage participation in meaningful activities and relationships
• Work collaboratively with the individual and her support team
• Provide consistency, patience, and encouragement

Skills

Autism support

OCD

Developmental disabilities

Mental health/behavioral needs

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Creativity

Patience

Reliability

Education

Psychology or Education related degree

Counseling or Social Work degree

NADD Certification

RBT Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Part-Time Enhanced Support Professional

Make a Meaningful Difference While Helping Someone Build a More Independent Life

Do you have experience supporting individuals with Autism, OCD, or behavioral needs? Are you patient, creative, dependable, and genuinely enjoy helping someone learn, grow, and become more independent?

We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Enhanced Support Professional to join an experienced team supporting a vibrant young woman who is working toward greater independence, meaningful relationships, and an active life in her community.

This is an opportunity to use your skills in a way that truly matters. You’ll help her build confidence, develop skills, navigate challenges, and participate in activities she enjoys—including theater, musicians, coffee outings, volunteering, and social events.

The Position

• Part-time: 2–4 days per week
• Approximately 4–6 hours per shift
• Flexible scheduling
• Support provided in the home and throughout the community
• $37/hour starting rate
• Mileage reimbursed at the federal rate

What You’ll Do

• Provide thoughtful, positive behavioral support
• Help build independence and everyday living skills
• Teach, coach, and reinforce new skills
• Support successful community and social experiences
• Help develop creative strategies for everyday challenges
• Encourage participation in meaningful activities and relationships
• Work collaboratively with the individual and her support team
• Provide consistency, patience, and encouragement

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is more than a caregiver—someone who enjoys teaching, problem-solving, and helping another person discover what she can accomplish.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience supporting individuals with Autism, OCD, developmental disabilities, or mental health/behavioral needs
• At least 1 year of experience as a caregiver, TSS, PCA, DSP, or in a similar role
• Strong teaching, coaching, and interpersonal skills
• Creativity, patience, flexibility, and reliability
• The ability to remain calm, positive, and solution-focused
• CESP or ACRE job coaching certification is a plus

Education & Certification

One of the following is preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• NADD Competency-Based Certification in Dual Diagnosis IDD/MI
• Current RBT certification

Why This Job Is Different

You’ll be part of a team that believes support should be about building a life—not simply providing care. Your role will be to help someone develop skills, experience success, make connections, and participate in the community in ways that are meaningful to her.

If you’re looking for flexible, rewarding work where your behavioral and teaching skills can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.