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About the Role
Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Needs:
This is a 15-year-old male on the autism spectrum seeking a patient, outgoing, and engaging DSP to provide support in home and community settings. The ideal DSP will help build social skills, encourage independence, and support participation in community activities.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting social skill development and community engagement
Encouraging exploration of new interests and activities beyond Roblox and screen time
Providing reminders, encouragement, and prompting for healthy eating habits
Supporting hygiene routines and personal care tasks
Assisting with independent living skills, including:
Cleaning and organizing his room
Picking up after himself
Completing household chores
Laundry skills
Using positive reinforcement and patience when providing support
Qualifications
-Experience working with children with developmental disabilities, Autism, or similar support needs preferred.
-Patient, calm, but able to maintain strong boundaries
-Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify instructions.
*Client is under 18 years old, transportation is not allowed/required
Transportation:
Family provides all transportation.
DSP must feel comfortable supporting the client at both parents' homes.
Commute between homes is approximately 20 minutes.
Requirements
Daily Requirements:
Scheduling – each DSP has a set schedule with the assigned client(s)
Smart phone – use a cell phone to clock in/out for visits and complete the daily progress notes.
Patient, Kind and Positive – caring for clients with disabilities requires someone who can be patient, support the client through kindness and understanding, and provide positive reinforcement throughout the shift.
Driving – depending on the client, they may need to be driven to community events or appointments. Valid license and insurance required if driving will be needed.
Support – develop and maintain positive working relationships with the assigned client(s), their families and the FRR Support Manager