Community Independence Coach for a Young Adult with Autism
1 day ago
Scarsdale
Job Description Part-Time Community Independence Coach – Autism Scarsdale / Lower Westchester County, NY $36–$42/hour | 15–25 hours/week | Primarily Monday–Friday, Daytime Hours W-2 Employment | PTO | Paid Holidays Where Applicable | Professional HR & Management Support College and graduate students are encouraged to apply. We are also recruiting for this position through Handshake. This Is Coaching—not Caregiving. The Lassen Group, an SRP company, is seeking one or two exceptional part-time Community Independence Coaches to support an engaging, verbal young adult with Autism in building greater independence, confidence, skills, friendships, and community connections. This is an active, hands-on coaching position—not traditional caregiving or personal care. Work takes place both in the family home in Scarsdale and at private community and activity centers throughout Lower Westchester and may include basketball, swimming, fitness, theater, art, cooking, games, creative projects, community programs, outings, and exploring new interests. His tutors handle academic instruction separately. Your time together is intentionally active, tactile, social, and engaged—not screen-based. During community programs, you may participate alongside him, coach or encourage him, or observe—present and attentive while allowing him to navigate independently. The goal is knowing when to participate, when to coach, when to encourage, and when to step back and let independence happen. Phones Down, Engagement Up When you’re working directly with him, you’re with him. Personal texting, social media, schoolwork, email, or other work should wait. Shifts are intentionally kept relatively short and include breaks and personal time to check messages and stay connected to your own life. We respect your personal time. In return, we devote paid coaching time to coaching. Who Might Be a Great Fit? Relevant backgrounds may include: Autism • Psychology • Special Education • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy • Speech-Language Pathology • Social Work • Therapeutic Recreation • Exercise Science • Human Development • Nursing • ABA • Medicine • Art/Theater We’re generally looking for one of two backgrounds: Education + Experience: Relevant college-level study plus approximately 1–2+ years of meaningful hands-on experience with autism, developmental disabilities, special needs, or closely related education/recreation settings; or Experience-Based: Approximately 3–5+ years of substantial hands-on experience in special education, autism/developmental disability support, therapeutic recreation, adaptive sports, or another directly related field. We’re looking for real engagement and responsibility, not simply time spent in a setting where individuals with special needs were present. Every coach should also bring interests or talents they can share and teach. Maybe you coach basketball, swim, teach yoga, paint, sew, cook, build things, make music, love theater, create art, or have another interest you can turn into an engaging activity. We want to know what you bring to the relationship as a coach. Above all, we’re looking for someone dependable, punctual, patient, encouraging, creative, comfortable with neurodiversity, and genuinely interested in helping another adult become more independent. This is not a personal-care position. He manages dressing, bathing, toileting, and daily hygiene independently. Schedule & Commitment This is an ongoing part-time position, and we’re open to either: Two coaches: approximately 15–18 hours/week each; or One coach: approximately 25 hours/week. Hours are primarily Monday–Friday during the daytime, with occasional scheduled evening community activities adding approximately 3–6 hours per month. We’re focused on finding the right person—or combination of people—and building a consistent schedule around availability and his established programs. This can work particularly well for an upper-level college or graduate student, recent graduate, or professional seeking meaningful work while maintaining time for school, family, creative work, or other commitments. We intend this to be a permanent part-time role, but we understand life changes. We initially ask for a good-faith commitment through at least May 2027, with the hope that the right coach will stay much longer. Location & Transportation The position is based in Scarsdale, NY. Employees are responsible for commuting to and from the family home. Applicants using public transportation are welcome, and commuter assistance may be available depending on schedule and eligibility. The family privately arranges and pays for transportation required during working hours for classes, activities, and community programs. The family home includes pets and is smoke-free and fragrance-conscious. Non-family animals cannot be brought into the home. Professional W-2 Employment Community Independence Coaches are employed through Service Response Partners, LLC (SRP) and supported by The Lassen Group. Depending on eligibility, employment includes: W-2 employment • PTO based on hours worked • Paid holidays where applicable • Workers’ compensation • Payroll/HR administration • Professional supervision • Ongoing coaching and support Our talent team has more than 15 years of experience recruiting, hiring, training, employing, and supporting professionals. Smoke-, Vape- & Substance-Free Work Environment The family home and all working time are smoke- and vape-free. Smoking or vaping—including tobacco, cannabis, and cannabinoid/hemp products—is not permitted in the home, family vehicles, or during working time. Employees must report to work and remain able to safely, attentively, and effectively perform all responsibilities throughout their shift. Use, possession, or impairment from alcohol, cannabis, intoxicating hemp/cannabinoid products, or other impairing substances is prohibited during working time. Interested? Please submit an application. Our hiring team will review it and, for candidates who meet the initial qualifications, email a brief 10-question introductory questionnaire. Candidates who appear to be a strong potential match will then be invited to interview with an SRP recruiter. A background check is required as part of the hiring process. Compensation: $36–$42/hour, based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored medical insurance. Eligibility for other benefits is determined under applicable law and SRP benefit policies. The Lassen Group is an SRP company. Service Response Partners, LLC and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States