Autism Interventionist

**Autism Interventionist / Community-Based Support**
- Are you looking for a job where you can build long-term relationships with clients, work flexibly and creatively, and be part of a supportive team?
- Do you thrive when you’re accompanying someone 1:1 and able to individualize the support you offer?
- Are you passionate about getting to know others and offering supportive company?
- Visit 1:1 with clients at their home, in the community, at our office, and/or over video chat (in an 8 hour day, this is usually 2-3 visits, depending on the length and distance of each)
- Collaborate with Clinical Case Managers to implement support activities in accordance with LifeNet Support Plans
- Develop trusting relationships with clients while maintaining boundaries
- Monitor clients' health and living environments, reporting any concerns
- Co-host or host social events to promote peer connections
- Attend virtual meetings with colleagues each week
- Document case notes accurately

**Tell me more**

Our Autism Interventionist “Support Partners” work closely with team members to provide individualized long-term support to each of our LifeNet adults in a collaborative, strengths-based, person-centered way. You will become a highly valued part of our team and build meaningful connections that make a difference in the lives of the adults we work with. The work itself is dynamic, flexible, and fun In fact, a typical visit with a client can vary so greatly, here is a short list of only _some _examples of how our team shares meaningful time with clients:

- Going for walks and helping the client explore their neighborhood
- Cooking a meal together or going shopping
- Problem-solving getting locked out of an online account
- Opening mail and determining what’s important and what’s junk
- Talking about, researching, and/or attending social or community activities
- Practicing strategies for becoming organized with IADLs (instrumental activities of daily living, like grocery shopping and taking medications)
- Going to a concert or meaningful activity for the client

**More About Us**: AANE has been dedicated to supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals for more than 27 years. We foster an inclusive community where everyone can thrive.

**Requirements**:

- 1-2 years of personal, professional, and/or experience supporting Autistic adults preferred (or similar/transferable experience such as adults with mental health diagnoses)
- Ability to commute within one hour of your home (the program will work to minimize driving time when possible - this time is also compensate in accordance with employee policies and mileage is reimbursed at federal rate)
- Willingness to accompany LifeNet adults in independent living responsibilities at their homes and in the community
- Comfortable engaging in various interests and topics with clients
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver's license, clean record, and reliable vehicle
- Willingness to undergo background checks

**Salary & Benefits**:

- Compensation: starts at $22-25/hour (part-time, full-time, and/or part-time to full-time may be available)
- Mileage reimbursement for travel to clients
- Opportunities for professional development
- Employer match for IRA contributions
- Access to health insurance, FSA and/or DCA accounts for qualifying employees
- Potential loan forgiveness through PSLF program for qualifying employees

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