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Full-time
postgraduate degree
Posted 50d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide direct instruction and facilitate social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders using evidence-based practices. Collaborate with the Social Skills Lead to develop treatment plans, monitor participant progress, and train caregivers and staff.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in ABA or a related field and 1-2 years of professional experience working with children with ASD. Candidates must be able to pass a background check, physical exam, and TB test.
Full job description
Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities.
Starting salary $70,304 per year.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION:
Under direct supervision, provides instruction within a social skills group; collaborates with the Social Skills Lead in trial exposures; and monitors progress of participants. Contributes to regular lesson planning; writes session notes; and provides training to caregivers and Behavior Interventionists. Analyzes and adjusts treatment plans; generates goals designed to improve social deficits and teach self-regulation of problem behavior. Maintains productivity as set forth by the agency.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides direct instruction; facilitates social targets utilizing Behavior Skills Training (BST) and various other evidenced based practices to ensure acquisition of skills. Assists Social Skills Lead with trial exposures of new participants.
Generates progress reports treatment plans for the Social Skills Lead; plans, facilitates and leads activities within a social skills group; records data, generates session notes and maintains accurate billing of all assigned social skills participants.
Analyzes data from the social skills group for clinical effectiveness. Updates progress towards goals; provides training to caregivers and Behavior Interventionists within the group. Attends planning meetings and contributes to the schedule of activities and routines.
Acts as a liaison between organization and families receiving treatment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Master’s degree in ABA or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
1-2 years of professional experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Expert knowledge of scientifically-validated methodologies and behavioral analytic approaches found to benefit children with ASD; familiar with current related research findings.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to remain committed to a minimum of 6 month assignment in the Social Skills Group.
Able to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to maintain customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions.
Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups. Must relate well to children and their families and maintain positive affect.
Ability to exercise discretion, demonstrate good judgement, and maintain a high level of confidentiality to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.
Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity. A signed declination may be acceptable for certain vaccinations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals of Southern California and/or program requirements.
Ability to travel locally; maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards; maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADA:
Carrying/Lifting:
Occasional
Standing:
Occasional
Sitting:
Frequent
Walking:
Occasional
Travel:
Occasional
Repetitive Motion/Activity:
Keyboard activity, telephone use, writing.
Visual Acuity:
Ability to view computer monitor and read newsprint.
Environmental Exposure:
Good working conditions with almost complete absence of disagreeable elements. Exposure to unpleasant or hazardous working conditions (noise, heat, dust, bodily fluids, etc.) less than 5% of work time.