Autism Assessment Specialist — Early Childhood

Atlanta Autism Center Inc; Georgia; Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Atlanta Autism Center Inc. is seeking a dedicated Psychometrist to conduct comprehensive assessments for children with autism aged 6 and under in a 100% center-based setting. You will administer standardized tests, collect behavioral data, and contribute to individualized ABA intervention plans within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, ethical conduct, and ongoing professional growth in a supportive clinic environment that values work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field.
• 1 year of psychometry experience.
• 1 year of ASD testing experience.
• Proficiency in implementing and analyzing developmental assessments and diagnostic tools for ASD including ADI-R, ADOS-2, SRS-2, RBS-EC, WISC-5, WIAT-4, BASC, Vineland-3, and Sensory Profile-2.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with children, families, and professionals.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
• Empathy, patience, and sensitivity in dealing with children and families.
• Familiarity with standardized assessments commonly used in early childhood ABA and autism assessment, such as the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with children and their families.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in assessment administration and data collection.
• Ethical and professional conduct, adhering to relevant codes of ethics and confidentiality guidelines.

Responsabilités

• Administer and score standardized assessments designed to assess cognitive, language, adaptive, social, and behavioral functioning in young children with autism.
• Conduct direct observations of children to collect data on behavior patterns, triggers, and responses.
• Collaborate with families to gather information about a child's developmental history, strengths, and challenges.
• Collect and analyze data to identify behavior patterns and assess the child's skills and abilities.
• Prepare detailed assessment reports summarizing test results, behavioral observations, and recommendations for ABA interventions.
• Stay up to date on the latest research, assessments, and interventions related to autism and early childhood development.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

Empathy and patience

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, special education, or related field

Outils

ADI-R

ADOS-2

SRS-2

RBS-EC

WISC-5

WIAT-4

BASC

Vineland-3

Sensory Profile-2

Description du poste

Atlanta Autism Center Inc. is seeking a dedicated Psychometrist to conduct comprehensive assessments for children with autism aged 6 and under in a 100% center-based setting. You will administer standardized tests, collect behavioral data, and contribute to individualized ABA intervention plans within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, ethical conduct, and ongoing professional growth in a supportive clinic environment that values work-life balance.