General summary/purpose:

Instructional Therapist needed to work with an adult with autism on a casual basis.  Individual will implement vocational, communication, and academic curricula in both educational, community, and home settings.  Individual must provide constant supervision to the client while maintaining the highest level of safety.  The ideal candidate has some experience working with non-verbal adult learners with autism in home programs, private school and community settings and has a flexible schedule.

Specific duties & responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 instruction to a person with autism
• Create and maintain educational materials
• Fulfill all pre- and post-session responsibilities
• Provide in-home habilitation services that include but are not limited to overseeing the

client's daily routines, assisting with personal hygiene, and preparing small meals

• Provide assistance in outdoors recreation activities as dictated by the client's schedule, including out-of-state travel, if required
• Maintain a log of all sessions
• Carry out and monitor treatment plans and/or procedures specific to the client

Minimum qualifications (mandatory):

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Special Education, or related discipline required - A minimum of three years of closely related experience may substitute for specialized degree.
• Some experience with non-verbal adult learners with autism required
• Knowledge of a variety of instructional strategies required
• Valid U.S. driver's license with good driving record
• Candidate must pass reference and background check
• Position responsibilities include maximum flexibility in schedule/availability

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Special Education, or related discipline
• Complete CPR and First Aid training preferred

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Some experience with non-verbal adult learners with autism required

Any specific physical requirements for the job:

• Ability to perform aerobic exercises without difficulty, such as running, skiing. Ability to lift weights up to 75 lbs.

Classified title:  Instructional Therapist

Working title: Autism Teacher

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB

Salary Range: $30.00/hr. (Commensurate with experience)

Employee Group: Casual/On Call

Employee Subgroup: Exempt

Schedule: Working up to 37.5 hours per week; Monday-Friday (Varies)

Location: 60 E. 42 Street, New York, NY

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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