Prasada in Home is looking for part time direct support professionals, or as we like to call you "Coaches", for our Center programs for young adults and teens with special needs. Prasada In Home is looking for those who will share our vision to become an industry leader in enhancing and promoting change and functionality in the lives of the individuals Prasada serves. We are a developing and progressing agency valuing what our members can give to us. We believe our team members are promoters of change, healing and support so individuals can achieve greater outcomes. Not only does Prasada want to promote change in others, we also want to promote your achievements.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Prasada Center Direct Support Professionals (Coaches) will ensure a safe, academically supporting, individualized, nurturing and enriching environment for Prasada Center's consumers enrolled in the adult day habilitation program and teen programs. This is a part time position. DSP's or "Coaches" will work hour 25 - 30 a week. They will provide direct support to adults and teens to promote enriching activities, social opportunities and academic support based on the needs of the adults and teens currently enrolled in the program. Since autism is a spectrum disorder it should be understood the activities and programming may change from time to time based on the overall level of functioning of the consumers. Coaches will greet consumers upon their arrival to the program. They will be required to document daily participation and progress in the program to ensure the consumer is meeting the goals created in their Individual Support Plan. Driving consumers to and from pick up points and on community outings will be a requirement.

Prasada Center Coaches:

Maintain a structured, safe, creative and supportive environment for the Day Habilitation and teen programs for young adults and teens. Encourage and supervise activities at the Center including arts and crafts, movement, social skills building, games, academic support, increasing skills building and independent living skills. Assist in behavior modification plans when needed and implement positive behavioral support. Assist in creating monthly and daily schedule of activities. Maintain compliance with agency policies and regulations. Record participation and progress of the adults and teens in care and provide feedback to parents/caregivers when needed. Build and maintain relationships with parents/caregivers and communicate successes and challenges of the adults and teens. Attend all staff meetings and training as required through the agency and the Department of Developmental Disabilities and Children's System of Care. Drive to pick up and drop off consumers at their homes with Prasada Center vehicles.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years old. High School Diploma required. Complete online the College of Direct Support within 90 days of hire to maintain Direct Support Professional Status. This is a free training. Preferred Bachelors in Education, Special Education, Recreational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology or a related field. Minimum 1 year experience working with adults or teesns with autism or other developmental delays. Work experience in after school, recreational, camp program or day programming. Excellent communication skills. Agree to background checks and fingerprinting. CPR Certified Adhere to the mission and maintain high standards of quality of care for the consumers served. Self - Motivated and a Self Starter Valid Driver's License Valid auto insurance Bilingual a plus

Job Type:

Part-time Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$20.50 - $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Referral program

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Autism:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person