Organization Profile: Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention. Vision Statement: To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and support grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices. Mission Statement: Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities. Job description: Qualifications o High school or equivalent (Required for Comm Hab). o Must have clean NYS drivers license (Required). o Must have own vehicle to transport individuals into the community o Developmental disabilities with children or adults: 1 year (Preferred). o Salary range based on Individual’s Self-Direction budget. o Work experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities/OPWDD with children or adults preferred. o Must have an electronic device, such as smartphone to clock in/out. o Comm Hab/Respite Staff: 5 – 29 hours per week. o Please specify which county you’re applying for. o Comm Hab: required to have a desk top/lap top to perform required documentation such as entering daily goals on time sheets, monthly summary notes etc. o Spanish, English, etc. (Preferred). Job Type: Part-time Education: • High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: • Developmental disabilities with children or adults: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: • NYS Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person *Staff workplace is the home/location of the individuals and out in the community. Families are the employer who set days and times, but staff are onboarded with Hawthorne Foundation Inc. and paid through the agency payroll system* Please review OPWDD website about Self Direction #ZR