Autism Support Specialist

Job overview

The Autism Support Specialist role is onsite in homes and community settings in Oceanside, CA. Compensation is $35–$45 per hour depending on experience; the position starts part-time. Exhava Home Care’s Autism Independence Program helps autistic teens and young adults apply skills from therapy and school to real-world independence. The specialist provides individualized support to build independence, daily living skills, communication, and emotional regulation. The role applies individualized strategies, responds safely and respectfully to behavioral challenges, and works closely with families and leadership.

What you'll do

• Provide individualized support in homes and community environments
• help clients develop independence and daily living skills
• support emotional regulation and communication
• navigate behavioral challenges safely and respectfully
• implement individualized support strategies
• collaborate with families and leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

autism support specialist

autism independence program

part-time

oceanside ca

$35–$45/hour

autistic teens and young adults

daily living skills

communication support

emotional regulation

community support

home-based support

crisis intervention training

exhava home care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Opportunity for increased hours and leadership advancement.

Why this role

Requires 3+ years working with autistic teens or adults, experience supporting moderate to high-support needs, crisis intervention training, and reliable transportation. Increased hours and leadership advancement may be available.

About the employer

Exhava Home Care is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.