Autism Specialist | $22.00 - $25.00 / hour

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

Job summary

Easterseals-Midwest in Springfield, Missouri seeks an Autism Specialist to provide individualized, community-based and in-home support for individuals with autism, helping build skills, independence and participation in the community.

The role requires travel across counties, with schedules including evenings based on client needs. Compensation is $22.00–$25.00 per hour, plus benefits and opportunities for raises.

Qualifications

• Education: a bachelor's degree in human services or a related field; ASD specialized training.
• Experience: minimum of one year of direct experience providing related services to individuals with autism, qualifying within the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, community-based and in-home support to individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Identify service needs, develop and implement support plans, and help individuals build skills and independence.
• Meet with individuals and families to discuss service needs and adjust plans; travel extensively across the counties served; schedule may include evenings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Autism Specialist | $22.00 - $25.00 / hour

#13590

Springfield, 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.