Autism Specialist | $22.00 - $25.00 / hour

Easterseals Midwest•Duquesne, MO

7d•$22 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Autism Specialist provides individualized, community-based and in-home support services to children, adults, and families impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This role works directly with individuals and families to identify service needs, develop and implement support plans, and help individuals build skills, increase independence, participate in their communities, and work toward their personal goals. The Autism Specialist meets with individuals and families to discuss service needs and develop or review support plans. This position requires extensive travel throughout the counties we serve, and schedules may include evenings and other varying hours based on the needs of the individuals and families supported.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in human services or a related field.
Specialized training in ASD.
A minimum of one year of direct experience providing related services to individuals with autism.
Qualifying experience must have been obtained within the past five years.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, community-based and in-home support services to children, adults, and families impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Work directly with individuals and families to identify service needs.
Develop and implement support plans.
Help individuals build skills, increase independence, participate in their communities, and work toward their personal goals.
Meet with individuals and families to discuss service needs and develop or review support plans.
Travel extensively throughout the counties served.
Work varying hours based on the needs of the individuals and families supported.