Job Description
- Build rapport and establish trust with neurodivergent individuals by being patient, respectful, and supportive.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the individual's needs, strengths, and challenges by conducting assessments and engaging in ongoing communication.
- Create personalized support plans that are tailored to the individual's needs and goals, taking into account their unique abilities and preferences.
- Support with daily living activities, such as meal planning, grocery shopping, and household chores, as needed.
- Accompany neurodivergent individuals to appointments, meetings, and social events, providing guidance and support as necessary.
- Help individuals navigate complex systems and access community resources, such as healthcare services, vocational training, and housing.
- Monitor and document progress towards goals, making adjustments as necessary.
- Develop individualized adaptive life skills training plans for neurodivergent individuals based on their strengths, needs, and goals.
- Conduct assessments of clients' abilities and needs in areas such as self-care, communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and community integration.
- Provide training and support in a range of life skills, including personal hygiene, grooming, cooking, meal planning, grocery shopping, budgeting, transportation, time management, social skills, and conflict resolution.
- Assist clients in setting and achieving their personal and vocational goals, including identifying and accessing appropriate education, training, and employment opportunities.
- Teach clients how to use assistive technology and adaptive equipment to enhance their independence and participation in daily activities.
- Collaborate with other service providers, including healthcare professionals, educators, and community organizations, to ensure coordinated and effective services for clients.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clients' progress, goals, and services provided, in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Evaluate and modify training plans as needed to ensure that clients are making progress and achieving their goals.
- Advocate for the rights and needs of clients with disabilities, and provide information and resources to help clients and their families navigate the service system.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices and emerging trends in life skills training and disability services.
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Monday-Friday: 10-5 PM
- Bachelor's (Required)
- Behavior management: 3 years (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)