Autism Specialist | $22.00 - $25.00 / hour

eastersealsmidwest; Joplin (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive pay based on experience

Annual raises

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Easterseals Midwest is seeking an Autism Specialist to provide individualized community-based and in-home support to children, adults, and families affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). You will identify service needs, develop support plans, and help individuals build skills, independence, and community participation.

The role involves meeting with individuals and families to review needs, with extensive travel across the serviced counties and various hours including evenings, to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field is required.
• Specialized training in ASD is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, community-based and in-home support to individuals with ASD.
• Develop and implement support plans with individuals and families.
• Travel extensively throughout the counties served; evenings and varying hours may be required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Specialized ASD training

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.