The Autism Treatment Specialist is part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals who provide high quality service provision, data collection, therapeutic intervention, and instruction in individual and/or small group formats. The Autism Treatment Specialist provides direct service and support to clients that reside in the Monarch Boarding Academy programs and assist the client in acquiring the skills that will assist them in their transition to a step-down level of care.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in related field (i.e., Psychology, Special Education, Communication Sciences & Disorders, etc.) preferred.
- Basic knowledge of autism spectrum disorders, child and adolescent development, human sexuality, family.
- Core Expertise: Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
- Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
- Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
- Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
- Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
- Service Orientation: Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not.
- Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required performing essential job functions.
- 4. Experience: Combination of education, training and/or experience in working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
- Wellness program including free preventative care
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- 100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care
- 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
- Defined benefit pension plan
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Support for continuing education and credential renewal
- Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
- Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
