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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level autism trainer in the United States is $24.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Autism Trainer vs Autism Support Specialist?

AspectEntry Level Autism TrainerAutism Support Specialist
Required CertificationsCPR, First Aid, ABA certification (preferred)CPR, First Aid, ABA certification (preferred)
Work EnvironmentTherapy centers, schools, home settingsSchools, community programs, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageSpecialized autism service providers, educational institutionsEducational institutions, healthcare providers

Both roles often require similar certifications like CPR, First Aid, and ABA training. They typically work in therapy centers, schools, or community settings, focusing on supporting individuals with autism. The main difference lies in job titles used by employers, but their responsibilities and qualifications are quite comparable, making them interchangeable in many contexts.

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Entry Level Autism Support Staff

Entry Level Autism Support Staff

Vinfen

West Roxbury, MA

$22.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Vinfen rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Schedule:Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or 11am-7pm (Flexible 40 hour schedule)

Salary:$22.25 / hour

Sign on bonus:$1000: $500 upon completion of 90 days and $500 at the completion of 6 months

The Entry Level Autism Worker (ELAW) contributes to high quality case management services for persons served providing direct case management services to children and young adults with Autism Spectrum diagnosis ("ASD") living at home with their families. The ELAW will develop and investigate recreational opportunities, specialized funding sources, grants and educational tools for persons served, as well as assist families to apply and research needed and applicable benefits such as SNAP, MassHealth, SSI, etc.

The Entry Level Autism Worker has a range of duties including:

  • Implements service plan interventions with persons served who include children and young adults, ages birth to 22, with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, both with and without intellectual disorders or cognitive delays.
  • Provides direct training and support (instruction, assistance, modeling and reinforcement) for persons served in developing and enhancing their daily living skills (i.e. symptom, medication and money management, cooking, cleaning, recreational activities, personal hygiene, social and interpersonal skills, etc.)
  • Maintains and updates documentation in individual and program records.
  • Acts as an advocate for persons served.
  • Communicates verbally and in writing with co-workers, supervisors, and other service providers, including funding agency personnel.
  • Escorts persons served into the community using public transportation, company or personal vehicle, as necessary.
  • Monitors status of persons served, provides crisis intervention and counseling, as needed.

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

  • A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
  • Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
  • Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
  • $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
  • Other generous benefits and perks!

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Keyword: Autism, Direct Care, DSP, Direct Support Professional, group homes, Caregiver, Human Services, Health Care.

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