Autism Specialist Berkshires Support
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Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Position Title: Autism Specialist - Berkshire Adult Supports
Full Time
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Pay Rate: $19.93/hr
Schedule: Monday through Friday 10am-6pm, with flexibility to meet programmatic needs, that can include occasional earlier mornings, nights and weekends.
ServiceNet, a leading Human Services agency, is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. As a member of our Berkshire Adults Autism team, you will work directly with a caseload of adults in their own residences and in local communities with them. Support is focused on goals identified by the individual and their team including household management, executive functioning, social/recreational, health care management, and other areas of life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be part of team that provides outreach support to adults with autism and/or intellectual disabilities living on their own.
- Partner with them in creating and reaching their goals, increasing their skills, and making connections within their local communities.
Common individual goals can include:
- Living more independently.
- Handling routines, such as grocery shopping, meal preparation.
- Care of living space.
- Financial decision making.
- Accessing and connecting with local community resources, recreation and making friends.
- Day to day problem solving.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred or education equivalent to a 4-year college degree.
- High School Diploma / GED required.
- Knowledge of autism and treatments.
- Over 1 year supporting adults with autism and intellectual disabilities.
- Experience in mental health preferred.
- Vehicle, valid driver's license and motor vehicle record required.
Benefits:
- Generous PTO (time-off) package.
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Tuition remission for eligible classes.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and tuition assistance.
- Opportunities for career development and advancement.
- And much more
About ServiceNet
ServiceNet is a compassionate non-profit organization that helps individuals facing challenges such as mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, homelessness, and substance use issues. With our dedicated staff members, we work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
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ServiceNet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.