Job Title: Program Assistant
Location: AutismUp at the Golisano Autism Center, Rochester, New York
Hours: Full time, 30 hours per week, afternoons, evenings and weekends (flexible schedule required)
Position Summary:
The Program Assistant provides direct support in a variety of roles to participants in programs that focus on skill development. They will support and enforce organization mission and policies while maintaining the image and brand of AutismUp at all times. The Program Assistant must ensure a high quality of support, hospitality, and customer service to participants and families.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provides direct support in a variety of roles, including but not limited to, support staff, flex, and facilitation.
- Support the AutismUp staff and the objectives of the program.
- Responsible for individual goals, objectives, safety zones, and “quicklooks” of participants.
- Assist with facilitating social interactions between participants in the program.
- Responsible for the supervision and safety of program participants.
- Assist the AutismUp staff in the social development and behavior/crisis management of participants.
- Completes progress notes / metrics and other necessary documentation by the end of shift.
- Develop, implement, monitor and report on progress and goal objectives of the individuals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with individuals with ASD or other disabilities
- Strong language and communication skills (written and oral)
About the Organization: AutismUp is the leading 501(c)3 autism support organization in the Greater Rochester and surrounding areas. Founded in 2004, by a small group of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, AutismUp has grown to include more than 2,300 family and professional member households.
Our Mission: To support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families, by expanding and enhancing opportunities to improve quality of life. Parent perspective steers the direction of the organization, with the fiduciary guidance of our Board of Directors. Together, we are providing help for today, and hope for tomorrow.
How to Apply: Email inquiries and resumes to: HR@autismup.org
AutismUp provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
