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Support Options Team at Bradford MDC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford MDC Support Options Team is seeking a personal assistant/support worker to support a nearly 12-year-old boy with autism and limited speech. The role focuses on consistent one-to-one support in community-based activities, helping him access leisure, build confidence, and enjoy positive experiences outside the home.

The worker should be patient, calm and responsive to sensory needs, assisting with communication and ensuring safety in all activities while building a trusting, respectful

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism or sensory sensitivities.
• Ability to provide calm reassurance and emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one support to enable access to leisure and community activities.
• Encouraging independence and social interaction.
• Supporting communication and understanding, adapting approaches to individual needs.
• Building a positive, trusting relationship with the young person.
• Liaising with parents regarding activities, routines and support strategies.
• Ensuring safety and wellbeing during community outings.
• Following guidance and support plans provided by family.

Job description

Personal assistant/support worker required for a nearly 12 year old boy with autism and limited speech. Young person experiences sensory sensitivities, particularly to loud or unexpected noises and may become anxious or distressed in noisy environments. The personal assistant/support worker should be understanding of his sensory needs and be able to help him manage these situations calmly with patience, reassurance and support

The role involves providing consistent one-to-one support to enable the young person to access leisure and community based activities, develop confidence and enjoy positive experiences outside the home and encouraging participation. The personal assistant/support worker will be expected to build a positive relationship with the young person and support his individual needs in a safe and respectful manner while ensuring safety.

Duties include:

• Supporting access to community activities and outings
• Encouraging independence and social interaction
• Providing reassurance and emotional support when young person becomes anxious, distressed or overwhelmed
• Being aware of/and responding appropriately to sensory, particularly around noise and triggers
• Supporting the young person to try new experiences at a pace that is comfortable for him
• Supporting communication and understanding, adapting approaches to meet young persons individual needs
• Building a positive, trusting and supportive relationship with the young person
• Liaising with parents regarding activities, routines and support strategies
• Ensuring the young persons safety and wellbeing whilst out in the community
• Following guidance and agreed support plans provided by family

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