Entry Level Autism Therapist

NASHOBA LEARNING GROUP INC•Billerica, MA

2d•$45,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nashoba Learning Group (NLG) is looking for motivated candidates to work with individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders at our Day School and Young Adult programs! Staff hired in this position will be working one-to-one or in small group ratios. This rewarding career path allows you to gain experience with state-of-the-art teaching procedures, while helping individuals with autism unlock their potential. NLG places a large emphasis on training and professional development for staff; prior experience is not required. NLG is looking for candidates with experience/interest in psychology, direct or personal care, or special education to fill this position. We pride ourselves in the ability to create career paths and opportunities for our staff through a consistent emphasis on training and development. Whether you’re new to education, or are looking for a career change, NLG has the resources, tools and strategies to aid you in the next steps of your career. What is Nashoba Learning Group? NLG was founded in 2002 to offer a different life trajectory for individuals with autism and their families. Our organization uses evidence-based teaching procedures, delivered by highly trained and supervised teaching staff, and customized for each individual in partnership with their family. Today NLG is able to provide outstanding, individualized education, training, and intervention services for over 170 individuals aged three to adult, who are from over 60 communities across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. NLG strives to enable individuals to achieve their potential and become productive members of society throughout their lives.

Requirements

Have at least two references that will attest to the Candidate's interpersonal skills, energy, work ethic, commitment to providing optimal education to individuals with autism, their ability to work on a team, leadership skills, integrity, and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
The ability to physically perform all job duties, keeping students/members safe and in close proximity at all times, particularly on outings, and safely restraining individuals in excess of 100 pounds up to 200 pounds when necessary.
Pass a background and CORI check; as well as applicable required fingerprinting.
Driver’s License (Required)
Young Adult Program - High School or Equivalent (Required)

Nice To Haves

Day School Program – Undergraduate Degree (Preferred; In the absence of a degree, candidates with equivalent work experience may be considered)

Responsibilities

Working with a set caseload of individuals on a variety of tasks throughout their day (tasks may include: academics, social skills, communication and language, vocational skills, community behavior, and activities of daily living).
Working with individuals to teach social and communication skills to allow them to succeed in the community.
Consistently collecting accurate data for academic programs, daily living skills, vocational skills, and behavior (frequency, antecedent-behavior-consequence, duration, etc.).