Autism Specialist — In-Home & Community Support

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

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.