Autism Specialist | $22.00 - $25.00 / hour
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Easterseals Midwest
Springfield, MO, US
Summary
The Autism Specialist provides individualized, community-based, and in-home support services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder. They work directly with families to develop support plans, build skills, and increase independence to help individuals achieve personal goals.
Job Description
At Easterseals, you can earn more, grow more, and Be More while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.
We offer comprehensive training, competitive pay based on experience, annual opportunities for raises, paid time off, healthcare benefits, retirement contributions, and more.
Easterseals is committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, their families, and the communities we serve.
Position Summary
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.
Qualifications
- Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree in human services or a related field, specialized training in ASD, and 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.
If you're passionate about supporting individuals with autism and their families, eager to continue building your expertise, and ready to make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply.
Easterseals Midwest is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that is leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities. While Easterseals Midwest is part of a strong national network, all of the services we provide were designed in and for the Illinois Kansas, and Missouri communities we serve. Our board of directors is local, and we have full control of program and funding decisions. Currently, we support nearly 7,500 children and adults with developmental disabilities through five division: Autism, Community Living, Early Childhood - Home Visiting, Employment, and Health Home.
Learn more about all of our programs and services at easterseals.com/midwest.
Founded
1919
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
St Louis, Missouri
Easterseals Midwest is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that is leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities. While Easterseals Midwest is part of a strong national network, all of the services we provide were designed in and for the Illinois Kansas, and Missouri communities we serve. Our board of directors is local, and we have full control of program and funding decisions. Currently, we support nearly 7,500 children and adults with developmental disabilities through five division: Autism, Community Living, Early Childhood - Home Visiting, Employment, and Health Home.
Learn more about all of our programs and services at easterseals.com/midwest.
Founded
1919
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
St Louis, Missouri