Find & Apply For Training and Development Specialist Jobs in Aptos, California

About us Ellison Care is a supported living in-home program in Aptos, CA, in the Seascape area. The client is a 36-year-old high-functioning autistic man who lives in his own home with daily visits from support staff. Looking for someone who is available to work 2-3 days for a part-time position. Looking for one weekday shift (flexible) and one to two weekend shifts on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Please do not apply if you do not have some supported living or behavioral training experience.

Responsibilities:

• Keep client company. Do social/recreational activities like cooking, walking his dog, working out, going to cultural events, movies, doing art projects.
• Conversation skills and other life skills exercises (given to you)
• Follow the behavior and crisis plan strategies. This is done by encouraging the client to use his strategies (deep breathing, yoga, somatic exercises, using the soundproof meditation room when overwhelmed with stimuli). You will be trained and supported in using the strategies outlined in the plan.
• Client does not engage in physical aggression. He has a hard time regulating his emotions and needs someone to spend time with him, help him learn new things, and be there to implement calm-down strategies when he gets overwhelmed or frustrated.
• Keep client busy, model positive coping, social and life skills and help client reset and regulate when he gets overwhelmed.
• Respect and uphold client's rights and confidentiality

Skills:

• Experience or knowledge in behavioral field, experience with behavior modification techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, or life experience with people with autism.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for any out-of-home events. Mileage and gas will be reimbursed when driving clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire to learn new skills and work as part of a team with evolving goals.
• Patience, empathy, and understanding when working with individuals with autism The client is a high-functioning adult who has done a lot of work learning coping skills and strategies.

He responds well to interventions you will be trained to do. If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and support, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$24.00

• $26.

00 per hour Application Question(s): Please tell me a little about your experience and qualifications.

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

working with disabilities, life skills: 1 year (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

Work Location:

In person