Community & Integration Specialist-Adult Autism

Description

Are you searching for a position that allows you to mentor, coach and direct young adults with Autism to improve their social and vocational skills/opportunities?

Do you enjoy networking with the community and are able to find resources?

If you answered YES
, then consider joining the Devereux PA Adult Services team as an Employment Integration Specialist!

Being An Employment Integration Specialist at Devereux Has Its Advantages
!

As an Employment Integration Specialist at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

Our Employment Integration Specialists:

• Coordinate and facilitate access to clients in the Community Adult Autism Partnership Program (CAAPP) and the Community Supported Employment Program (CSE).
• Ensure that authorizations for services are obtained and revised.
• Establish and maintain community-based sites to be utilized as vocational opportunities for assigned participants.
• Provide job assessment, career development, skill training and individualized support to participants
• Obtain, maintain and enhance community-based employment and social activities for participants
• Monitor service delivery, utilization and team cohesiveness
• Evaluate and use data to support the continuing need for services.

About Us:

Devereux's Community Adult Autism Partnership Program (CAAPP) provides social and vocational programs/services for young adults (21+ years) with Autism, who have aged out of the educational system.

Our office location is in Malvern, PA however, this position is community-based. As an Employment Integration Specialist, you can expect to be out in the field with participants most of the workday. Working hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday however, some flexibility will be required depending on participant activities, events and your case load.

Hourly rate is $18-$20, based on experience.

What We Offer:

• Specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis and Functional Behavioral Assessments
• Leadership and Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to work with external stakeholders and behavioral service providers
• Collaboration with Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Licensed Psychologist and Social Workers

Education
:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Science, Vocational/Rehabilitation Education, Psychology, Education or related field required

Experience
:

• Experience working with adolescents and/or adults with an autism spectrum disorder preferred.
• Experience with ABA instructional methods, case management and/or counseling experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and problem solving skills required.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing demands of the position, customer needs, and the organization.
• Proficient computer skills and mastery in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must possess and maintain valid driver's license and be at least 21 years of age.

Transportation:

Must have a reliable vehicle that you are comfortable transporiting clients in.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.