Autism Support Specialist 35-45/Hour
United Home Care
Location
Escondido, California
Salary
$35 - $45 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide individualized support to autistic teens and young adults in home and community settings to foster real-world independence. Help clients develop communication, self-regulation, and daily living skills while managing behavioral challenges.
Requirements summary
Requires at least 3 years of experience working with autistic individuals, specifically those with moderate to high support needs. Candidates must have crisis intervention training (e.g., CPI, PCM) and reliable transportation.
Job description
Are you an experienced RBT, BCaBA, BCBA, Special Education Professional, OT, or SLP looking to apply your skills beyond the clinic? Our Autism Independence Program helps autistic teens and young adults apply skills learned through therapy and school into meaningful real-world independence. This is a unique opportunity to work directly in homes and community settings while helping clients build confidence, communication, self-regulation, and daily living skills.
Responsibilities
Provide individualized support in homes and community environments Help clients develop independence and daily living skills Support emotional regulation and communication development Navigate behavioral challenges safely and respectfully Implement individualized support strategies Collaborate closely with families and leadership Required Qualifications: 3+ years of experience working with autistic teens or adults Experience supporting moderate to high-support needs Experience managing aggression, severe emotional dysregulation, sensory overload, or challenging behaviors Crisis intervention training (CPI, PCM, QBS, Pro-ACT, or equivalent) Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Reliable transportation Compensation: $35-$45/hour depending on experience Part-time to start Opportunity for increased hours and leadership advancement If you're passionate about helping autistic individuals succeed in the real world, we'd love to hear from you.