Specialized Support Staff - Autism Care

Specialized Support Staff – Autism & Developmental Support

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Employment Type: Full-time | Approximately 40 hours per week Minimum Employment Commitment: 24 months Visa Sponsorship: Available Relocation Assistance: Available International Applications: Welcome

About the Opportunity

Arventa Group is recruiting experienced, energetic and highly dependable Specialized Support Staff professionals on behalf of a private client in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will join a private interdisciplinary team providing individualized support to a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex developmental and behavioral support needs.

This role combines daily living assistance with structured behavioral, adaptive, recreational and developmental programming. Unlike a traditional caregiver position, this opportunity is designed for professionals with relevant training, qualifications or substantial experience in nursing, occupational therapy, physical rehabilitation, special education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), recreational therapy, developmental disabilities or related allied-health disciplines.

International candidates are encouraged to apply. Employer-sponsored work visas and relocation assistance are available for eligible candidates willing to relocate to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities Daily Living and Adaptive Support

-Provide safe, attentive and individualized support across home and community environments.

-Assist with daily living routines, including grooming, hygiene, dressing, meals, toileting, morning and bedtime routines.

-Encourage independence and participation in daily activities.

-Prepare meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines and family instructions.

-Assist with medications only when appropriately authorized, trained and permitted.

-Maintain clean, organized and sanitary child-related living, learning and recreational spaces.

-Assist with child-related laundry, meal preparation and organization.

Behavioral and Developmental Support

-Implement individualized behavioral and skill-acquisition programs under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the interdisciplinary team.

-Follow established Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), safety procedures, reinforcement systems and communication programs.

-Support development of communication, social, adaptive, leisure, play and community-living skills.

-Collect accurate behavioral observations and developmental progress data.

-Participate in competency-based training and implement feedback from supervising professionals.

-Maintain consistency with established clinical procedures and seek guidance when concerns arise.

Specialized and Recreational Support

-Facilitate structured recreational activities, exercise, swimming, community outings, games, arts and age-appropriate activities.

-Support gross-motor, fine-motor, sensory and adaptive development under appropriate professional direction.

-Promote independence, participation, safety and quality of life.

-Apply relevant professional training within the assigned responsibilities and scope of practice.

Health, Safety and Professional Collaboration

-Maintain continuous awareness of the child’s safety and support needs.

-Follow established medical, behavioral, emergency and crisis-response protocols.

-Recognize and report changes in behavior, physical presentation, appetite, sleep, activity or general wellbeing.

-Respond calmly and professionally during behavioral escalation.

-Collaborate with BCBAs, family members, educators, therapists, medical professionals and other support staff.

-Maintain accurate documentation, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

-Respect family preferences, household expectations and cultural traditions.

Mandatory Qualifications and Experience -Minimum 5 years of professional experience supporting children or individuals with developmental, behavioral, medical or special needs.

-Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities. -High school diploma or equivalent.

-Professional fluency in English.

-Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification before or shortly after employment.

-Valid driver’s license where driving responsibilities are assigned.

-Ability to commit to a minimum 24-month employment period.

-Willingness to work flexible schedules and participate in domestic or international travel when required.

-Ability to complete background checks, reference verification and employment screening.

-Strong communication, teamwork, professionalism and adaptability.

Specialized Professional Background

Candidates should possess at least one relevant professional background or a comparable combination of education, certification and experience in the following areas:

-Nursing or nursing-related services.

-Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistance.

-Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation.

-Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistance or rehabilitation.

-Special Education.

-Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) or comparable behavioral-health credentials.

-Developmental or intellectual-disability services.

-Child development or rehabilitation services.

-Exercise Science, Adaptive Physical Education or therapeutic recreation.

-Other relevant allied-health or clinical-support disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an allied-health, education, behavioral-health, nursing or rehabilitation discipline.

-RBT, BCAT or comparable autism-support certification.

-Experience supporting individuals with significant behavioral, communication or adaptive needs.

-Experience implementing behavior-support or skill-acquisition programs under professional supervision.

-Familiarity with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

-Experience with adaptive recreation, swimming, fitness or community-based programming.

-Experience in private-family, multidisciplinary or high-service environments.

-Arabic-language proficiency.

Working Conditions

-Approximately 40 hours per week, typically distributed across six days.

-Services primarily provided within the family home and community.

-Working schedules may include mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and occasional on-call coverage.

-Flexibility required during family events, illness, schedule changes and other care needs.

-Domestic and international travel may be required.

-The position requires active physical participation, including walking, running, kneeling, climbing, swimming and recreational activities.

-Close collaboration with the family and interdisciplinary support team is essential.

International Recruitment and Relocation Benefits

We welcome applications from suitably qualified professionals worldwide.

The successful international candidate will benefit from: -Employer-sponsored work visa, subject to eligibility and applicable Saudi Arabian immigration requirements. -Relocation assistance to support the move to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

-The opportunity to work within a dedicated interdisciplinary clinical and developmental support team.

-International professional experience in a specialized, individualized support environment.

Candidates must be willing to relocate to Riyadh and work on-site.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

-Updated CV or resume.

-Copies of relevant professional qualifications, licenses and certifications.

-Three professional references.

-Current First Aid/CPR certification, if available.

-A brief description of experience supporting individuals with autism, developmental disabilities or complex support needs.

Applicants should also indicate their current country of residence and earliest available starting date. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. On