Autism Project 1:1

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifespan is seeking a per diem Social Skills Group Support role in Johnston, RI, to assist in running groups for children and teens with autism. You will greet families, help facilitators, and participate in activities that support outlined treatment plans.

Flexible evenings and weekend hours are required; prior autism experience is preferred for effective teamwork in our nonprofit setting at the Johnston location.

Qualifications

• Flexible work schedule including some nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders and some experience supporting individuals with autism.
• Willingness to work as a team member in a rapidly expanding NON-PROFIT agency.

Responsibilities

• Greet children and parents upon arrival at their group, take attendance for assigned groups.
• Assist Group Facilitator(s) in setting up activities and materials.
• Assist Group Facilitator(s) in conducting Social Skills Group activities.
• Complete clean-up following groups.
• Implement individualized treatment plans.
• Rate Treatment Support Assessments weekly.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings associated with Social Skills Groups.
• Oversee dismissal of participants to parents, caregivers and/or others on their Authorized to Pick Up List.

Skills

Autism knowledge

Team player

Job description

Summary

Support Social Skills Groups for children and teens with autism. Groups are formed based upon age and abilities of participants. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Responsibilities

• Greet children and parents upon arrival at their group, take attendance for assigned groups.
• Assist Group Facilitator(s) in setting up activities and materials.
• Assist Group Facilitator(s) in conducting Social Skills Group activities.
• Complete clean-up following groups.
• Implement individualized treatment plans.
• Rate Treatment Support Assessments weekly.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings associated with Social Skills Groups.
• Oversee dismissal of participants to parents, caregivers and/or others on their Authorized to Pick Up List.

Qualifications

• Flexible work schedule including some nights and weekends when groups are running.
• Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders and some experience supporting individuals with autism.
• Willingness to work as a team member in a rapidly expanding NON-PROFIT agency.

Pay Range: $18.00-$25.82

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: GHI-Johnston-1516 Atwood Avenue - 1516 Atwood Ave. Johnston, Rhode Island 02919

Work Type: Evenings 4:30-8 and/or Sat 8-2

Work Shift: Variable

Daily Hours: Per Diem - As required

Driving Required: No