Community & Employment Integration Specialist-Adult Autism

Devereux•Malvern, PA

11d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Are you searching for a position that allows you to mentor, coach and direct young adults with Autism to improve their social and vocational skills/opportunities? Do you enjoy networking with the community and are able to find resources? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Being an Employment Integration Specialist at Devereux has its Advantages You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: - Specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis, Functional Behavioral Assessments and Supervisory Excellence - Leadership and Professional Development Opportunities- Opportunity to work with a number of external stakeholders and adult service providers - A great mix of community based and office/administrative based work settings - Work with a team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Licensed Psychologist and Social Workers Devereux's Community Adult Autism Partnership Program (CAAPP) provides social and vocational programs/services for young adults (21+ years), diagnosed with Autism, who have aged out of the educational system. Office location is in Wayne, PA however, the position is community-based and out in the field. The hours are M-F day shift, but does require some flexibility depending on activities, events and your case load. The Employment Integration Specialist coordinates and facilitates access to clients in the Community Adult Autism Partnership Program (CAAPP) and the Community Supported Employment Program (CSE). Ensures that authorizations for services are obtained and revised. Establishes and maintains community-based sites to be utilized as vocational opportunities for assigned individuals. Provides job assessment, career development, skill training and individualized support in obtaining, maintaining and enhancing community-based employment and social activities/participation. Monitors service delivery, utilization and team cohesiveness. Evaluates and uses data to support the continuing need for services. You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND–the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits! Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19. Learn More: https://jobs.devereux.org/#covid. Keywords: vocational rehabilitation, OVR, job coach, work trainer, case management, social work, BSW, autism #Sponsored

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Science, Vocational/Rehabilitation Education, Psychology, Education or related field required.
Two years’ experience working with adolescents and/or adults with an autism spectrum disorder.
Excellent communication skills and problem solving skills required.
Must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service.
Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing demands of the position, customer needs, and the organization.
Proficient computer skills and mastery in Microsoft Office applications.
Must possess and maintain valid driver's license and be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ABA instructional methods, case management and/or counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and facilitates access to clients in the Community Adult Autism Partnership Program (CAAPP) and the Community Supported Employment Program (CSE)
Ensures that authorizations for services are obtained and revised.
Establishes and maintains community-based sites to be utilized as vocational opportunities for assigned individuals.
Provides job assessment, career development, skill training and individualized support in obtaining, maintaining and enhancing community-based employment and social activities/participation.
Monitors service delivery, utilization and team cohesiveness.
Evaluates and uses data to support the continuing need for services.

Benefits

Specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis, Functional Behavioral Assessments and Supervisory Excellence
Leadership and Professional Development Opportunities
Opportunity to work with a number of external stakeholders and adult service providers
A great mix of community based and office/administrative based work settings
Work with a team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Licensed Psychologist and Social Workers
ASCEND–the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.