About the role
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<div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div>
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<li>Flexible schedule</li>
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<div>We are looking for a warm, energetic, and compassionate <strong>Direct Support Professional with strong “life coach” qualities</strong> to support a young woman with Autism in her home and community. This is a <strong>relationship-based role focused on encouragement, confidence-building, social connection, and helping her live a joyful and meaningful life</strong>.<br><br>
</div><div>She is creative, active, and fun-loving, with interests that include <strong>dance, fashion, baking and decorating cupcakes, crafts, soccer, pickleball, basketball (“shooting hoops”), swimming, card games, board games like Uno and Monopoly,</strong> computer games, theater, and all things girly — especially Disney Princesses. <strong>She does best with staff who are playful, engaging, patient, and genuinely enjoy participating alongside her.</strong><br><br>
</div><div>This position is part-time, averaging approximately 12 hours per week.<br><br>
</div><div><strong>What This Role Looks Like</strong></div><ul>
<li>Provide person-centered support in the home and community</li>
<li>Build a positive, encouraging relationship while supporting independence and confidence</li>
<li>Engage in preferred activities including dance, crafts, baking, games, sports, and community outings</li>
<li>Help introduce new experiences and activities connected to her interests</li>
<li>Support emotional regulation and coping with anxiety</li>
<li>Encourage communication, social connection, and meaningful routines</li>
<li>Be a motivating, supportive presence rather than simply supervising</li>
</ul><div><strong>Ideal Candidate</strong></div><ul>
<li>Naturally positive, patient, kind, and enthusiastic</li>
<li>Has “life coach” energy — encouraging, engaging, motivating, and creative</li>
<li>Enjoys being active, playful, and interactive</li>
<li>Comfortable dancing, participating in activities, and spending most time in the home or dance studio environment</li>
<li>Able to support someone who experiences anxiety and occasional difficulty with conversation</li>
<li>Experience supporting individuals with Autism or anxiety preferred</li>
<li>Behavior support experience is a plus</li>
<li>Reliable, communicative, and team-oriented</li>
</ul><div><strong>If you are someone who enjoys connecting with others, bringing positive energy, and helping someone build confidence while having fun, we would love to hear from you.</strong></div>
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