TRAINER / DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Smart Living, Learning & Earning with Autism in Eugene, OR is looking to hire a full-time or part-time Trainer / Direct Support Professional for our organization. Are you flexible and patient? Do you want to work with a non-profit that genuinely helps the autism community? Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference in the lives of others? If so, please read on!

This human services position earns a competitive wage of $17 - $20 per hour, to start depending on experience. We provide excellent benefits, including a flexible schedule, medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement plan, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), mileage reimbursement, paid professional development, and training programs. If this sounds like the right human services opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT SMART LIVING, LEARNING & EARNING WITH AUTISM (SLLEA)

Smart Living, Learning & Earning with Autism (SLLEA) was founded as a human services pilot program in 2014 to help adults with autism achieve and maintain meaningful independence in their lives. In 2015, SLLEA was formed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. In 2016, we began full program operations as a licensed Oregon Medicaid provider agency, offering a 10-month intensive training program focused on independent living. Our comprehensive program of autism-specific direct supports, skills training, social coaching, and use of self-management technology is carefully designed to foster sustained personal growth and self-confidence across three pivotal adult transition areas: independent living, higher education, and meaningful employment.

Our nonprofit is made up of a human services team of amazingly passionate, empathetic people. They work hard to help our students learn the skills they need to succeed so we, in turn, do everything we can to help our team succeed too. That's why we offer competitive pay and a flexible work schedule along with paid professional development and training programs.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A TRAINER / DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a background check upon hire
• Drivere's license and a clean driving record
• Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn new programs quickly
• First aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification within the first 30 days
• A basic understanding of ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and some of the supports and accommodations for it
• The patience, empathy, and understanding to work with adults who have ASD (autism spectrum disorder)

Are you highly organized and detail-oriented? Do you have exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills? Are you eager to pursue learning and remain knowledgeable and up to date on trends and issues concerning autism and the disabled community? Are you respectful, discreet, and honest? Do you have both empathy and a clear understanding of appropriate professional boundaries? Are you reliable, punctual, organized, and able to effectively prioritize tasks? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Trainer / Direct Support Professional position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR HUMAN SERVICES TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this Trainer / Direct Support Professional job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!