AutismUp is currently seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:

• Program Assistant- FLA
• Employment Specialist
• Program Assistant (PercUp and ScoopUp)
• Personal Fitness Instructor
• Support Coach

Scroll down to learn more. To apply, email inquiries and resumes to: HR@autismup.org

Program Assistant - FLA

Location: AutismUp at the Golisano Autism Center, Rochester, New York

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week with some regular evening and Saturday hours

Pay Range: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour depending on education and experience

Position Summary: 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.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting individual participants in achieving goals and objectives
• Responsible for the supervision and safety of program participants
• Supports the AutismUp 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 teacher
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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
• Valid NYS Driver’s License with a clean driving record and access to reliable transportation

Employment Specialist

Location: AutismUp at the Golisano Autism Center, Rochester, New York

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday with occasional evenings and Saturdays

Pay Range: $25.00 - $27.00

Position Summary: Provides career development services for individuals with disabilities. This includes both adults and transition aged students. Services provided include, but are not limited to, vocational assessments, work readiness training, self-advocacy training, job exploration, work-based learning, exploration of post-secondary options, internship, career development, and job coaching. The Employment Specialist will provide numerous customized support services with the goal of assisting individuals to perform to industry standards. The Employment Specialist will meet with employers, to develop and secure internships and additional opportunities within the business. Ensure that the needs of the business are being met as well as the overall satisfaction with the employee. The role of the Employment Specialist is twofold, supporting both the individual and the business(es).

Responsibilities:

• Collect, organize, and analyze information about participants through case records, interest inventories, interviews, and professional sources, to appraise their interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics for employment planning
• Conducts individual and group lessons covering a full range of job seeking and job performance skills
• Delivers employability skill curriculum in grouped or 1:1 settings
• Performs community-based work assessments of individuals’ vocational aptitudes
• May assist in developing resumes, completing applications, and developing interviewing skills May provide support during job interviews if needed and appropriate
• Provides on-going, person-centered support and counseling, catering to the unique needs of the individual.
• Monitor participants’ job performance and job-related skills; evaluate participants’ skills, set realistic goals, coach participants as they work toward employment related goals
• Completes all mandated documentation requirements as required by agency and funders
• May participate in intake/exit meetings for ACCES-VR participants

Qualifications:

• Associates degree, Bachelors Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience providing vocational services for individuals with disabilities
• Experience providing ACCES-VR services preferred
• Valid NYS Driver’s License with a clean driving record and access to reliable transportation to transport both self and participant as needed

Program Assistant (PercUp and ScoopUp)

Location: AutismUp at the Golisano Autism Center, Rochester, New York

Hours: Full-time, 35-40 hours per week, Monday – Saturday with some regular weekend and evening hours

Pay Range: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour depending on education and experience

Position Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and energetic Café/Ice Cream Truck Assistant to support individuals with developmental disabilities in a vocational training setting. This role combines food service duties with hands-on coaching, helping participants build executive functioning, financial literacy and employment readiness skills while volunteering in a real-world environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Support Participants:

• Assist individuals with developmental disabilities in completing café or ice cream truck tasks, including food preparation, customer service, and cleaning
• Provide prompts, modeling, and support to help participants develop independence and confidence
• Teach and reinforce executive functioning skills such as time management, task initiation, planning, following directions, and problem-solving
• Encourage appropriate workplace behaviors (e.g., teamwork, communication, staying on task)

Daily Operations:

• Assist in preparing and serving café or ice cream items according to health and safety standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workspaces, including sanitizing surfaces and restocking supplies
• Operate the cash register or point-of-sale system and assist participants in handling basic transactions (with supervision)
• Serve as the “Event Lead” for off-site ScoopUp events, responsible for packing the truck, coordinating with on-site contacts/event organizers, and supervising staff (including student staff and support coaches)

Data Collection & Communication:

• Document participants’ progress toward employment goals
• Communicate observations and concerns to the vocational coordinator or supervisor.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure consistent support and instruction across work shifts.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience are required
• 2+ years professional experience working in food service, retail, or vocational training environments preferred
• Experience working with individuals with ASD or other disabilities is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Clean driver’s license and ability to operate a large step van, or willingness to learn are required
• Reliable transportation to AutismUp and various community event locations is required

Personal Fitness Instructor

Location: AutismUp at the Golisano Autism Center, Rochester, New York

Hours: Per Diem, 8-10 hours per week including some late afternoons, early evenings, and Saturdays with

opportunity to increase hours

Pay Range: $23.00 -$27.00 per hour depending on education and experience

Position Summary:

The Personal Fitness Instructor will facilitate and provide direct instruction in an individual fitness-based program.

Programs will focus on fitness related activities and are tailored specifically for each participant. The Personal Fitness

Instructor must be able to modify exercises based on participant needs as well as be able to motivate participants to

reach their individualized goals.

Responsibilities:

• Connect with each participant and/or family members to create an individualized fitness plan
• Completes the initial Personal Fitness Instructor Intake Form within 2 weeks of each participant’s first Personal Training class
• Coordinate and schedule individual training classes with participants and/or family members
• Completes class scheduling, preparation, cleaning procedures, family communication, and documentation associated withPersonal Training as part of the Personal Fitness Instructor responsibilities
• Demonstrate various exercises and routines
• Supervise participant’s exercise routines and assist them in utilizing the correct techniques to minimize injury and improve fitness
• Monitor individual goals, objectives, and progress of participant’s while providing families progress updates
• Responsible for the supervision and safety of program participants
• Communicate with Fitness Coordinator on participant’s progress
• Participates in AutismUp staff trainings and in-services as directed by the Program Manager
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner
• Works closely with the Fitness Coordinator with ensuring the AutismUp Fitness Programs remain innovative both from equipment and support perspective

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor Degree preferred
• Related college degree, coursework or fitness certifications required
• 2+ years professional experience preferred
• Experience working with individuals with ASD or other disabilities
• Experience/training in adaptive P.E. helpful

Support Coach

Location: AutismUp at the Golisano Autism Center, Rochester, New York

Hours: 20 hours per week, includes afternoons, evenings, and weekends

Pay Range: $15.50 -$17.00 per hour depending on education and experience

Position Summary:

The Support Coach will provide direct support to participants in programs that focus on skill development

(social, enrichment, independence, fitness, self-regulation, the arts, physical and/or adaptive, etc.) for

children, teens, and adults in classroom and community settings.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting individual participants in achieving goals and objectives
• Responsible for the supervision and safety of program participants
• Supports the AutismUp Instructors and program objectives, particularly in regards 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
• Follows all AutismUp’s policy and procedures at all time

Qualifications:

• Currently attending high school, 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
• Ability to occasionally lift 25 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

AutismUp provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About the Organization:
AutismUp is the leading 501(c)3 autism support organization in the Greater Rochester and surrounding areas. Founded in 2004, by a small group of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, AutismUp has grown to include more than 4,000 family and professional member households. Our mission is to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families, by expanding and enhancing opportunities to improve quality of life.