Program Assistant

Autism Up at the Golisano Autism Center, Rochester, New York

Part-time, four days a week, Shift is 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM for 20 hours per week, Monday-Saturday shifts

$18.00 – $21.00 per hour dependent on education and experience

The Program Assistant provides direct support to participants in programs that focus on skill development (social, enrichment, independence, fitness, self-regulation, the arts) for children, teens, and adults in classroom and community settings. This role also designs, plans and leads regular programs and classes in the role of a lead teacher. The Program Assistant will substitute for Instructors and Support Staff in their absence, and fill in as assigned to perform administrative and support functions.

• Responsible for supporting individual participants in achieving goals and objectives
• Responsible for the supervision and safety of program participants
• Supports the Autism Up Instructors and program objectives, particularly in regard to participants’ social development and behavioral management
• Completes progress notes / metrics and other necessary documentation by the end of shift
• Attends trainings and meetings as assigned
• Design, plan and lead regular programs and classes in the role of a lead instructor
• Occasionally leads classes on a rotational or substitute basis, following the lesson plan and managing the class in terms of participant oversight and support staff direction
• Completes all other duties as directed

• High School Diploma preferred; college experience in related field is helpful
• Experience working with individuals with ASD or other disabilities is preferred
• Enthusiastic and enjoys working with children, teens, and adults
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Ability to work late afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays