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About the Role
Schedule: M/T 6:30AM-7:45AM: (school transportation)/2:00pm-6:00pm (Pick up from school) and every other Friday: 6:00AM-7:00AM/2:00pm-6:00pm. Some weekends are offered. Family is flexible on some scheduling within the parameters.
About Client:
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional for a 9-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They can be initially passive around new people, but once they warm up, they become very open and social. While the client is still developing their language skills, they can effectively communicate their needs, and it is easy to understand what they are trying to say. This position requires someone who is patient, understanding, and able to provide both structure and warmth in a nurturing environment. This role involves providing support at home and engaging the client in daily activities while ensuring their safety and well-being. Key Responsibilities:
• Provide one-on-one support, engaging the client in play and other daily activities.
• Assist with communication, ensuring the client’s needs and wants are understood.
• Support the client’s social and emotional development, offering encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Help maintain structure and routine while being flexible to the client’s needs.
• Always ensure the client’s safety and well-being.
• Help with transportation to and from activities as needed.
Required Skills:
• Experience working with children with ASD or other developmental disabilities is required.
• Must be patient, empathetic, and understanding of the client’s sensitivity.
• Ability to set gentle but firm boundaries and manage challenging behaviors when necessary. • Must be able to keep up with an active child and engage in play and daily activities.
• Comfortable communicating with a child who is still developing language skills, and able to understand and respond to the client’s needs.
• Must be a non-smoker and free from exposure to smoke.
• Must be able to provide transportation for the client to get to and from school
Requirements
Daily Requirements:
Scheduling – each DSP has a set schedule with the assigned client(s)
Smart phone – use a cell phone to clock in/out for visits and complete the daily progress notes.
Patient, Kind and Positive – caring for clients with disabilities requires someone who can be patient, support the client through kindness and understanding, and provide positive reinforcement throughout the shift.
Driving – depending on the client, they may need to be driven to community events or appointments. Valid license and insurance required if driving will be needed.
Support – develop and maintain positive working relationships with the assigned client(s), their families and the FRR Support Manager