Autism Specialist

_**Liberty Homecare is hiring **_We are currently seeking compassionate and reliable Autism Specialists to serve as part of our growing homecare team. In this role, you will work with our clients in their homes, and community by helping them with basic tasks according to their care plan and needs.
- **We are looking for Autism Specialists that are open for part-time or full-time hours.**_

We require staff to have a license and vehicle.
- **Please submit resume to this post with at least 1 year of work experience**_

**Benefits we offer**:

- _**Weekly Pay / Direct Deposit**_
- _**Vacation Pay (40 hours)**_
- _**Sick Pay (40 hours)**_
- _**Paid Orientation**_
- _**Medical Insurance (full time employees)**_
- _**Flexible schedules**_
- _**Employee enrichment trainings**_
- _**24/7 emergency on-call support**_
- _**Position growth/wage opportunities**_
- _**Annual staff activities/gatherings**_

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Autism Specialist**:

- Community Support
- Understand and assist with daily living needs.
- Encourage independence at home.
- Mentor Support
- Socialization Support
- Medication Reminder
- Transportation for errands and appointments
- Incident reporting and client condition change reporting/communication
- Engage in socialization.

**Requirements**:

- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to pass a criminal multi-state background check.
- Minimum of 1 year experience working with individuals with Autism - knowledge of Autism
- Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle registration and current auto insurance required.
- Ability to complete/pass required Training

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift

Travel requirement:

- Travel

Work setting:

- In-person

Application Question(s):

- Do you have your own vehicle to use to get to work?

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (preferred)
- Day Shift (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Torrington, CT: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person