Direct Support Professional — Adult with Autism (Part Time)

Job overview

The part-time Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, providing after-school support for an adult client; compensation is $20 per hour. The listing identifies the client as a 35-year-old adult with autism who benefits from patient, structured support. The professional provides supervision, companionship, and assistance with daily routines and recreation while supporting safety and wellbeing. The role helps the client maintain a positive, supportive after-school routine and communicates concerns or behavioral changes to family or caregivers.

What you'll do

• Pick up the client from a school or program in Jupiter at 3:00 p.m.
• provide supervision and companionship until 6:00 p.m.
• assist with simple daily activities and routines
• encourage recreational activities
• ensure safety and wellbeing
• communicate concerns or behavioral changes to family or caregivers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

part-time

adult autism support

after-school support

companionship

daily routines

recreation

palm beach gardens fl

the retina institute of florida

$20/hr

3:00–6:00 pm

transportation

safety support

cpr/first aid plus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Experience with autism or developmental disabilities is preferred. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, clean driving record, and background screening are required; CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.

About the employer

The Retina Institute of Florida is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.