Autism Specialist | $22.00 - $25.00 / hour

Easterseals-Midwest; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals-Midwest is seeking an Autism Specialist in Joplin, Missouri. The role provides community-based and in-home support to individuals with ASD, with travel across the counties and possible evenings based on needs.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field, specialized ASD training, and at least one year of direct experience within the past five years. Compensation is $22.00 to $25.00 per hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field.
• Specialized training in ASD.
• Minimum of one year of direct experience providing related services to individuals with autism (within the past five years).

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, community-based and in-home support to individuals with autism.
• Identify service needs and develop and implement support plans.
• Help individuals build skills, increase independence, participate in their communities, and work toward personal goals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Autism Specialist | $22.00 - $25.00 / hour

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Joplin, Missouri, United States

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.