Part time enhanced support staff with possible additional hours

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Enhanced Support Staff – Monday Afternoons & PRN
• Monday, 2:00–6:00 PM | Additional PRN Hours Available

Are you looking for a flexible schedule and a rewarding opportunity to make a difference? We are seeking a dependable, creative, and compassionate Enhanced Support Staff Professional to support a young woman with autism in the Kennett Square area.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working one-on-one, thinking creatively, and helping an individual participate in meaningful activities at home and in the community.

Schedule

Every Monday from 2:00–6:00 PM

Additional PRN (as-needed) enhanced support shifts to cover for other staff

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support at home and during community outings and volunteer activities.
• Follow the individual's Positive Behavior Support Plan.
• Maintain close supervision due to a history of elopement. Staff must remain within eyesight and arm's reach during community outings.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to seizures. The family will provide additional training.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including toileting supervision and assistance.
• Encourage participation in preferred activities, including art, sensory activities, creating videos, computer use, and music.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have experience working with individuals with autism and meet at least one of the following qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, or Social Work.
• Current NADD Competency-Based IDD/MI Dual Diagnosis Direct Support Professional Certification.
• CNA, LPN, ADN, or RBT certification.

Additional requirements include:

• At least two years of experience supporting individuals with special needs.
• Experience implementing a Positive Behavior Support Plan.
• A valid driver's license and dependable vehicle for work.
• First aid training and required vaccination status.
• Successful completion of a drug test and Pennsylvania background check.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is reliable, punctual, attentive, patient, and proactive. The right person will be energetic, creative, calm under pressure, willing to learn, and able to bring kindness, humor, and a positive attitude to the job.

Important: Personal cell phone use is not permitted while working with the individual. Her safety, supervision, and engagement must always be the priority.

If you are looking for a consistent four-hour weekly shift with opportunities for additional PRN hours, and you want to make a meaningful difference in someone's life, we would love to hear from you!