Community & Employment Integration Specialist-Adult Autism
About The Position
This position mentors, coaches, and directs young adults with Autism to improve their social and vocational skills and opportunities. The role involves networking with the community to find resources and working with other dedicated professionals. The position offers specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Supervisory Excellence, along with leadership and professional development opportunities. It involves working with external stakeholders and adult service providers, with a mix of community-based and office/administrative work settings. The team includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts, a Licensed Psychologist, and Social Workers. The 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. The position is community-based and out in the field, with M-F day shift hours requiring some flexibility based on activities, events, and caseload. The Employment Integration Specialist coordinates and facilitates access to clients in CAAPP and the Community Supported Employment Program (CSE), ensures authorizations for services are obtained and revised, and establishes/maintains community-based sites for vocational opportunities. The role provides job assessment, career development, skill training, and individualized support for obtaining, maintaining, and enhancing community-based employment and social activities. It also involves monitoring service delivery, utilization, and team cohesiveness, and evaluating/using data to support the continuing need for services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Science, Vocational/Rehabilitation Education, Psychology, Education or related field required.
- 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities, case management experience, and/or experience working in job coaching/exploration.
- 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.
- Must have a reliable vehicle that you are comfortable transporting clients in.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with adolescents and/or adults with an autism spectrum disorder preferred.
- 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 - career accelerator program
- Tuition and student loan repayment
- Comprehensive health and welfare program
- 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
- Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
