Working with individuals with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD) or autism can be a challenge at times, but it is so rewarding. You can personally make a difference for individuals with disabilities by securing a position that offers various forms of disability support and resources to help bring positivity into their lives. Here at Path-Now, we provide access to a wide-range of disability services in California along with available job postings to ensure the IDD and autism community receive all the support they need from those in a position to help. Organizations can also use PathNow’s online platform to connect with clients and offer their services.
Intellectual and developmental disabilities vary for everyone meaning that each new day can come with its own set of challenges and rewards. Here are some of the rewards of working with the IDD community:
-
- Making a difference
Choosing a career in special education can really make a difference to both your life and those with disabilities. You will provide emotional, physical and personal support to those with disabilities which will help improve their confidence and independence. The change that you will see over time will be hugely rewarding.
-
- Constantly evolving and learning
Every day is a new experience when working with people with an intellectual disability which means that there is always more to learn. From everyday tasks to the specific needs of the people in your care, you will learn a range of new skills that will make the job feel so much more rewarding.
-
- Emotional connection
Working with people who have a developmental disability is a challenge, however once you achieve that emotional connection with them it will all feel worth it. The bond that is created and nurtured helps their progression to independence and is equally rewarding for you knowing the impact you are capable of. You can share in their successes and provide support during disappointments to achieve a mutual understanding and lasting relationship.
-
- Positive impact on lives
Providing special education programs and resources for support to those in need can also have a significant positive impact on their lives and yours too. Knowing that your work is helping people with autism and IDD succeed through hard times and thrive through self-independence can be a very rewarding feeling.
At Path-Now we advertise a variety of job opportunities to work with people with autism, ADHD and those with IDDs to provide disability support in California. Our Path-Now careers page and service offers you the opportunity to join professionals supporting the IDD community or explore the wider opportunities available with one of our supported organizations. From caregiver and house manager jobs to working with disability programs to provide the resources, you can make a difference with the right job suited for your skills and passion to help.
Our Path-Now platform connects people with disabilities with a wide range of over 9,600 service providers in California tailored to an individual’s specific needs. We are committed to always providing access to special education resources and disability programs in California which are matched to people with different needs as presented by their profile responses. Many service providers such as Adjoin include independent living services, day programs, and job coaching as well to ensure the IDD community is fully inclusive and that there are resources suitable for everyone.
