Early Autism Program Coordinator

The Summit Center; Getzville (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 42 days of paid time off

14-16 paid holidays annually

Potential for annual raises and profit

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance/ 

401K with up to 4% employer match

Life and long-term disability ins.

Job summary

The Summit Center in Getzville, NY is seeking an Early Autism Program (EAP) Coordinator to support daily operations, hire and supervise teachers, assign caseloads, manage the program waitlist, and coordinate communication with families, districts, counties, and funding agencies.

The Coordinator partners with the Assistant Principal to ensure staff training, regulatory compliance, budgeting, student safety, and effective program operations, while maintaining a caseload of parent training and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field (speech, education, psychology) or Doctorate in related field.
• At least 3 years of experience with autism and/or Applied Behavior Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the selection and oversight of EAP staff
• Assign caseloads and schedules for EAP teachers
• Maintain EAP waitlist in coordination with Administrative Services
• Provide services to consumers within program and in school districts
• Conduct developmental evaluations
• Support budgeting and program accountability
• Maintain rights of individuals served and ensure safety
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and university affiliations
• Promote positive public relations and collaboration with stakeholders
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor

Skills

Staff supervision

Program coordination

Communication with families

Education

Master's degree

ABA experience

Tools

BCBA

Job description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day
Position: Early Autism Program (EAP) Coordinator

Pay: $62,300 - $67,000

Location: Getzville, NY

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you\'re passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Why Work With Us?

• Up to 42 days of paid time off
• 14-16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• 401K with up to 4% employer match
• Life and long-term disability insurance

Your impact an an EAP Coordinator

The EAP Coordinator supports the daily operations of the Early Autism Program (EAP), including hiring and supervising teachers, assigning caseloads and schedules, managing the program waitlist, and coordinating communication with families, school districts, counties, and funding agencies. The Coordinator partners with the Assistant Principal to ensure staff training, clinical accountability, regulatory compliance, budgeting, student safety, and effective program operations. This role also maintains a caseload of parent training and consultation services and conducts developmental evaluations through the Developmental Evaluation Center.

• Assist in the selection and oversight of Early Autism Program staff
• Assign the caseloads and schedules to the Early Autism Program teachers
• Maintain the EAP waitlist in conjunction with Administrative Services
• Provide services to consumers within program and in school districts
• Conduct evaluations
• Assist with efforts to ensure clinical/educational accountability
• Assist in developing the EAP budget
• Maintain the rights of individuals being served
• Assist with the development of policies and procedures for program
• Assist with the development and maintenance of university affiliations
• Promote good public relations
• Perform any other duties as requested by your supervisor

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree in speech, education, school psychology or other related field or Doctorate in psychology, speech, education or other related field;
• 3 years experience with autism and/or Applied Behavior Analysis.
• BCBA preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Etc.

• Maintains Certification as a Special Education Teacher with Students with Disabilities Birth - Grade 2 certification; or maintains NYS Licensure as a psychologist or Speech Language Pathologist.
• License-eligible candidates must be working under a limited permit and must receive license within two years of employment.
• Maintains membership in one or more professional organizations related to autism, early childhood education or professional practice;
• OCFS (Office of Child & Family Services) fingerprint clearance.

At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.

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