Engage with adults on the autism spectrum in a way that promotes dignity and improved quality of life
Actively participate in professional development and extracurricular activities
Proactively manage student behavior according to shared expectations of the program director
Prepare lesson plans
Lead activities including yoga, gardening, art projects, and daily walks
Provide assistance and training to adults on the autism spectrum with meals, hygiene, activities
Create a fun learning environment
School Responsibilities
Model the school’s values and core beliefs
Set and work toward ambitious behavioral and vocational goals
Use feedback from supervision to improve mentorship practices
Meet weekly with team members to discuss current plans, barriers to progress, and potential solutions for increasing progress and guaranteeing treatment integrity
Deliver community-based instruction and workplace oversight
Collect and use observational data
Engage families and community members in the learning process
Work collaboratively with colleagues to implement and reinforce all components of a consistently positive, creative and solutions-oriented school culture
Competencies
Problem Solving/Decision Making – Able to assess needs and consider course of action to best meet those needs
Monitoring – Able to monitor participant progress and respond to unmet needs; able to monitor provider service provision and billing practices and to ensure accuracy
Planning – Establish effective objectives, priorities, and implement plans; anticipate obstacles and consider alternatives
Coordination – Make adjustments in casework to coordinate efforts with other agencies to ensure consistency and adequate follow-up
Action Orientation – Take initiative rather than passively accepting; takes action and attempts to influence events to achieve goals
Work Commitment – Willingly commit extra effort and time to get a job done; identified with organization goals; exhibit excellent time management abilities
Oral and Written Communication Skills – Ability to exhibit appropriate use of grammar and spelling in written communication, exhibit5 appropriate use of grammar in oral communication, ensure oral and written communication is professional
Building Relationships – Able to establish rapport with provider agencies and staff, Easterseals administrative and other program staff
Team Playing – Work cooperatively with other Easterseals Support Coordinators/Supervisors
Mission Advocacy – Able to identify with project and Easterseals objectives; adequately, constructively and directly communicate these objectives
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree; preferred but not mandatory in Human or Social
A commitment to fulfill the school’s mission and vision
A passion for helping children and adults with learning differences
Experience working with children and/or adults with autism
Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis
The desire to be part of a true Professional Learning Community
Flexibility, patience, perception and empathy
A “Can-Do” attitude
Show respect and courtesy to students, parents, and colleagues
Accept feedback from supervisors in a polite and constructive manner
Communicate effectively to students, parents, and colleagues
Maintain confidential information about students and their families
Act as a positive role model and representative of Chartwell both at Chartwell and in the community
A strong desire to increase instructional efficacy by receiving and implementing feedback
An unwavering commitment to help each of our young learners excel behaviorally, academically, emotionally and socially
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS With Or Without Accommodation
The employee is regularly required to operate a computer and communicate with others on the phone and in person
The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands and lift /move lightweight items
Ability to move independently within the facility and the community
Ability to care for student in caring and professional manor
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a normal working office setting that is environmentally controlled and out in the field
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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