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What’s your LinkedIn profile URL? (If you have a LinkedIn profile, sharing it helps us learn more about your background. Otherwise, please write “N/A”.)

Are you at least 18 years of age? *

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? *

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Do you have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent? *

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This position requires a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and state clearance for direct support roles as a condition of employment. Are you able and willing to complete this process? *

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What best describes your educational background? *

Currently enrolled in post-secondary studies Completed an associate's or bachelor's degree Completed a graduate degree Completed high school or GED, no further studies Other

What is or was your field of study? (e.g., psychology, special education, social work, OT, speech therapy, behavior analysis, nursing, etc.) *

Have you ever participated in, supported, or observed therapeutic programs for individuals with autism or developmental disabilities (e.g., ABA, DIR/Floortime, speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral interventions, social skills programs)? *

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Which programs were you part of, in what role, and for how long? *

The base pay rate for this position is $35/hour. Additional compensation may be available based on qualifications and experience, to be discussed with the family. Is the base rate within your acceptable range? *

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This is a full-time position of 30 to 40 hours per week, based in Manhattan, NYC. The schedule is flexible and can accommodate recurring commitments such as school. Are you available for full-time work at this location? *

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How would you commute to the Manhattan work location, and approximately how long would your commute be one-way? *

This role requires occasional communication outside of standard working hours when something relevant about the client comes up (not as routine, but when needed). Are you comfortable with this expectation? *

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The role includes frequent walking, community outings (parks, classes, stores), and maintaining a physically active pace throughout the day. Are you comfortable with this level of activity? *

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This is a collaborative role. You will participate in coaching sessions with the family's behavior consultant, contribute to program implementation (for example, a desensitization program for a medical device currently being developed), and adjust goals based on team input. Are you open to working this way? *

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This role involves accompanying the client to community activities such as cooking classes, music, movement classes, parks, and stores. Are you comfortable being actively engaged in these activities alongside the client, rather than in a supervisory or passive role? *

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Do you have experience supporting individuals with autism or other developmental differences? *

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How many years of experience do you have in this field? *

1 year or less 1-3 years more than 3 years

Can you briefly describe the type of support you provided, the population, and the setting? *

Have you worked inside a family home (not an institution, school, or program)? *

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What did you find easier and what did you find more challenging about working in a family home compared to other settings? IF NO: How do you imagine that difference? *

You are accompanying the client to a group class (cooking, music, or movement). After 15 minutes you notice he is disengaged, not participating, and showing signs of wanting to leave. Walk us through what you do in that moment, and what you do after the class. *

List 3 to 5 hobbies or activities you genuinely enjoy outside of work. For each one, briefly tell us why you find it interesting. *

What motivated you to apply for this position, and what are you hoping to find in your next role? *

This position requires a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and clearance through New York State's required screening for individuals working in direct support roles with people with developmental disabilities, as a condition of employment. These will be initiated at the appropriate stage of the hiring process.

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