About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Social work.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This position supports young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a residential program. You’ll work directly with students to build daily living skills, independence, and social confidence while taking part in a multidisciplinary team.

• Support students in developing daily living and independence skills
• Help students participate in recreational, social, and community activities
• Build positive, meaningful relationships with students
• Encourage communication, confidence, and personal growth
• Participate in exercise, outings, activities, and residential programming
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and structured residential environment
• Collaborate with educators, therapists, psychologists, behavioral specialists, and other staff
• Learn and apply practical strategies for supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Psychology, Education, Behavioral Sciences, Human Services, Social Work, or related fields preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, patient, and eager to learn
• Valid driver’s license
• Comfortable participating in physical exercise, recreational activities, and community outings with students
• No prior autism experience required — training and ongoing support provided

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Schedule & Work Environment

This is a full-time residential role that includes afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. The residential program operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; specific schedules will be discussed during the interview process.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay: $20.00 per hour
• Up to 75% tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid training and paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement and year-round, stable employment
• Hands-on experience relevant to graduate school and careers in psychology, counseling, education, social work, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and related fields

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Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for recent graduates and early-career professionals seeking practical, hands-on experience in social work, special education, behavioral support, or related helping professions. If you hold a bachelor’s degree and want meaningful experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, we encourage you to apply.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.