Life Skills Instructor – Adult Autism Program
Life Skills Instructor – Adult Autism Program
Hershey, PA
Are you looking for a position where:
- You can play an integral role in equipping and empowering individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), allowing them to maximize their potential and lead meaningful lives.
- Each day presents an opportunity to engage in various activities and allows you to utilize your creativity and resourcefulness
- You can enjoy a level of independence in your workday while providing ongoing training and continuing education opportunities for your clients
- You collaborate with coworkers to provide support in small group settings that enable clients to build social skills
- Year-round work with steady daytime hours, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefit package is available
- It's not just a job but a career where you can build lasting relationships with your teammates, clients, and their families while having the opportunity for professional growth and advancement
One of Central PA's most comprehensive service providers for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is looking for Life Skills Instructors for their adult autism programs in their Hershey, PA location. This is an ideal position for behavioral health professionals passionate about providing hands-on personal, vocational, and therapeutic services to assist adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in gaining independence in their communities.
As a Life Skills Instructor, you will:
- Work both independently and alongside a team of behavioral health professionals providing self-care, communication, motor skills, relationship development, and socialization services for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder in various community settings and workplaces
- Provide "hands-on" support for clients in Activities of Daily Living (ADL), implement the behavior plans and programs, and maintain professional relationships with the client's family and community partners
Education, Experience, and Training Requirements for a Life Skills Instructor:
- Required – High School Diploma
- Preferred – Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Education, or other Human Services related field
- Previous experience working with children, adolescents, or adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other behavioral health disorders (therapeutic support staff, paraprofessionals, personal care assistants (PCA), special education teacher's aides, etc.)
- Required – A Valid PA Driver's license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation
- Willing to transport clients in your vehicle
What We Offer Our Life Skills Instructor:
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $20/hour
- FT Daytime Schedule
- No evenings or weekends
- Health, Dental, & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement program for continuing education
If you are interested in a career in mental and behavioral health or special education and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please submit your resume.
Key Words: Autism, therapeutic support staff, paraprofessional, special education teacher's aide, personal care assistant (PCA), behavioral health, child, children, applied behavior analysis
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