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Part-Time Direct Support Partner

• Autism and Nonverbal Support Choice Community Supports Inc Holbrook, MA Job Details Part-time From $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Flexible schedule Qualifications Spanish Interpersonal skills American Sign Language Assisting with ADLs Patient interaction Full Job Description Part-Time Direct Support Partner

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Autism and Nonverbal Support Schedule:

5 days per week, approximately 2 hours every day We are seeking a compassionate, patient, dependable Direct Support Partner to support a nonverbal individual with autism. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and autism, along with basic sign language and Spanish communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Support the participant with day-to-day independent living skills
• Teach and use basic sign language and other communication strategies to promote effective communication
• Use supportive behavior-management strategies such as positive reinforcement, prompting, fading, and redirection techniques
• Observe, understand, and respond appropriately to behaviors while providing patient person-centered support
• Collect data, document progress, and provide updates to the family on behavior and goals
• Foster independence, safety, and meaningful engagement in daily routines Qualifications
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or nonverbal individuals.
• Have an understanding of nonverbal individuals, people with intellectual disabilities and autism
• Basic Spanish skills to communicate with family members
• Knowledge of basic sign language (ASL)
• Patient, dependable, and compassionate with strong communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and progress notes
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to connect compassionately with clients of all ages

Pay:

From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement

Work Location:

In person