Direct Support Coach Autism Services

About the role

Looking to build a lasting career? Join a team that is inclusive and embraces all individuals. Intermountain Centers is one of the largest statewide behavioral health and integrated care organizations in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of activity plans for members who are participating in agency programs.
• Works with families and members to achieve the goals described in the individual service plan
• Ensures continuity of member’s program through program data sheets, community outing sheets, and other documentation.
• Maintains a daily log of pertinent events and information to be communicated with other appropriate staff and professionals; completes other documentation as required or requested by supervisor in charge of setting.
• Maintains member files in accordance with ICHD and contractual standards.
• Reports variables that might affect the member (e.g., illness, relocation, medication).
• Monitors self-administration of medication.
• Complies with applicable legal, regulatory and workplace reporting requirements (e.g., mandatory abuse and neglect reporting).
• Communicates effectively with members, families, supervisor and other stakeholders.
• Briefs families and caregivers regarding member needs and progress (e.g., providing verbal summary of sessions, confirming pick up/drop-off times, requesting hygiene supplies).
• Maintains daily physical condition of agency vehicles, to include daily mileage logs and maintenance logs to be submitted to supervisor per time scale given.
• Follows agency purchasing and accounting procedures.
• Completes all training required by licensing and/or agency, or as requested by supervisor.
• Maintains professional boundaries with members, families and other stakeholders.
• Maintains an approved schedule, acceptable level of attendance, and accurate timesheet.
• Works as a member of a team serving members and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.

Qualifications

• Education – High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience – One year verified experience volunteering or working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related disabilities.
• Regulatory – Minimum 21 years of age Arizona Driver’s License, 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration and liability coverage to meet insurance requirements.
• Must possess Level I fingerprint clearance.
• CPR and First Aid certification (Employer provides).

Benefits

• Top-level compensation packages
• Exceptional health, dental, and disability benefits
• Career and compensation advancement programs
• Student loan forgiveness programs
• 401k company match
• Bilingual pay differential
• Holiday, PTO and employer paid life insurance
• Clinical licensure supervision and reimbursement
• Evidence-based treatment approaches, training, and supervision