Approved Autism Waiver Provider in MD
Tel: +1 301-288-1076
About the Role
Direct Care Workers rendering respite services shall:
- Collaborate with the participant's family, providers of other waiver services, and other professionals working with the participant in the home or other community settings, including the schools.
- Work under the ongoing supervision of a qualified professional employee of the provider
- Are approved by the provider as qualified to meet the participant's needs
- Are approved by the participant's parents
- Submit and be cleared on a criminal history background investigation conducted by CJIS
Requirements
Direct Care Workers rendering respite services must:
Have at least a high school degree or GED, including equivalency review by an accredited agency for credentials obtained outside of the United States, before rendering services to any Autism Waiver participant;
Have received adequate and appropriate training, within 60 days of employment and annually thereafter, pertaining to care for children with autism spectrum disorder
Have volunteer or employment experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities as a service provider or as a family member for a minimum of 100 hours
About the Company
Offering the highest quality of individualized therapeutic services, we are here to support you on this journey, and answer any questions you might have regarding the autism waiver program or the services that we provide.
By choosing Adaptive Minds Coaching, you will have access to:
• Over 20 years of experience working with children with the Autism Waiver program in MD.
• Our wide network of therapists and family consultants.