Autism Aide

Make a Difference in a Child's Everyday Growth At the Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning, Autism Aides help create a supportive, structured, and engaging environment where children with autism can learn, grow, and build confidence. This role is about more than classroom support --- it's about building positive relationships, encouraging communication and independence, and helping children practice skills that support success at school, home, and in the community. Autism Aides work closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide compassionate, individualized support while celebrating each child's unique strengths and progress. At Valley Behavioral Health, we value teamwork, growth, and creating meaningful opportunities for both clients and staff to thrive. Pay: Range starts at $16.50/hour (pay is calculated based on years of related experience) Schedule: Mon-Fri | 8:00am-5:00pm Why Valley? Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow. You will belong in a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success. Job Summary & Deliverables The Autism Aide provides educational and developmental support to children with autism in a classroom setting. The Autism Aide assists the treatment team by helping clients learn skills and behaviors to be successful in their home and community environments. - Assists clients with participation in the classroom, skills groups, and educational support as assigned - Assists the treatment team in providing academic structure through the application of behavioral techniques and procedures - Assists in de-escalating clients when necessary or intervening when the behavior of an individual poses a threat of harm to themselves and/or others - Supports client health by assisting with hygiene responsibilities as required - Follows agency documentation policies for all phases of treatment, including assessments, care plans, treatment transitions and discharge plans, and client care. - Participates in ongoing professional development activities to meet licensure, certification, and/or other agency requirements Education - High School diploma or equivalent Licenses/Certificates - CPR certification (post hire as needed) - Safety Care certification (post hire) - Driving positions require current driver's license -- must be 21 years old