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Part-Time Direct Support Partner Autism and Nonverbal Support
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$38,799 / year median in Massachusetts
+23% projected growth
Job Description
- 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
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