Autism Life Coach
Who is BILT, inc?
Bridging Independent Living Together, Inc. works to enrich the lives of people with disabilities through compassionate support. Our team is committed to bridging the gap of care to enhance individuals' independence, maximize their capabilities, and provide meaningful community inclusion by assisting and supporting their choices with regard to housing, socialization, learning, employment opportunities and recreational activities.
We are a small non-profit organization that works in the homes and community with people who have varying disabilities. We take impossible and turn it to possible. We do everything from teaching individuals how to get a job, and taking individuals out on adventures, to providing much needed respite care and mentorship. Our individuals are between the ages of 3 years old-65 years old.
We're seeking a therapeutic mentor to join our passionate team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality clinical services for a couple of young men on the autism spectrum.
Position Overview:
As a therapeutic mentor you will play a pivotal role in supporting these individuals with their independent living skills, helping them achieve their goals, and being a role model. Your responsibilities will include working with the individuals in their home as well as out in the community, maintaining individual records, and assisting with supporting them through various challenges. This role requires a compassionate individual with excellent organizational skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding individual care. While these individuals have autism, they do not have an intellectual disability and have dreams of living a life totally unsupported one day.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Assisting individuals with in-home independent living skills
- Finding and bringing individuals to community locations to work on skills
- Documentation as needed on goals and progress
- Working as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Provide role modeling of appropriate behavior in all settings
- Assisting individuals with engaging in their learned coping skills when needed
Requirements:
- We encourage employees with a LSW, LMHC, Special Education, RBT, BCaBA, BCBA backgrounds to apply
- Previous experience in a clinical or home setting is advantageous.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask efficiently and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Commitment to Individual confidentiality and ethical conduct.
- Car and driving license
The individuals served are looking for their mentor to be available on Monday,Wednesday or Friday, 2:
30p-until 7pm. They are also looking for their mentor to assist either Thursday or Friday with job coaching in the afternoons. We have other clients available, but they are towards the east coast.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays
We offer a competitive wage based on experience and college education.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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